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THE EFFECT OF A SCRAM ON THE LEVEL OF HEAVY WATER IN THE PRESSURIZER OF THE PRTR

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4303477
The primary coolant loop of the PRTR facility is a heavy water circulating system which is pressurized by helium. The helium gas maintains a constant pressure on the system and prevents boiling of the coolant. On a complete scram, the coolant will drop in temperatare and approach the temperatare of the steam generator. This reduction in temperature will cause a contraction of the coolant volume and a corresponding drop in level in the pressurizer vessel. The change, and the rate of change of level of D/sub 2/O in the pressurizer are examined. (auth)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-52
NSA Number:
NSA-13-004241
OSTI ID:
4303477
Report Number(s):
HW-57424
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English