20,000 KILOWATT ORGANIC MODERATED POWER PLANT
The nuclear power plant described utilizes an organic moderated and cooled reactor as the primary heat source to develop 20 Mw(e). Simple in concept and straightforward in design the OMR uses a high-boiling synthetic hydrocarbon oil (Santowax-R) as both the moderator and coolant. The pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and piping, are all of ordinary carbon steel. The full-power flow rate of coolant of 6.75 x 10/sup 6/ lb/hr at 625 deg F is used to generate 272,000 lb/ hr steam at 815 psia and 580 deg F. Major systems in the plant, in addition to the two heat transfer loops, include the degasification of the pressurizing system, the coolant purification system, the pressure-relief system, and decay heat removal system. (W. D. M.)
- Research Organization:
- Atomics International Div., North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-001142
- OSTI ID:
- 4217329
- Report Number(s):
- TID-8512
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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