Sodium gives new challenge to component makers

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EDT 1974 · Energy Int., v. 11, no. 2, pp. 21-23

OSTI ID:4332566

Three European fast breeder reactor projects are based on the use of liquid sodium as a heat transfer medium. Construction of a commercial prototype is being planned in the USA. In France, the 250 MW(e) Phenix prototype at Marcoule is deliverirg power and an additionnl 1000 MW(e) unit is planned. At Dounreay, Scotland, the 275-MW(e) Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) is in the commissioning test stage. In Germany, the 300 MW(e) SNR 300 prototype is beirg developed with Belgian and the Netherlands. These projects depend on liquid sodium as the primary coolant between the reactor and the turbine steam cycle. The design parameters necessary for the heat exchangers and the circulating pumps with the use of sodium are presented. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-026108
• OSTI ID: 4332566
• Journal Information: Energy Int., v. 11, no. 2, pp. 21-23, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

N77500* -Reactors-Power Reactors
Breeding
*PFR REACTOR- REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS
*PHENIX REACTOR- REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS
*SNR REACTOR- REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS
*SODIUM COOLED REACTORS- REACTOR COMPONENTS
DESIGN
HEAT TRANSFER
LIQUID METALS
SODIUM
STEAM TURBINES