Coolant treatment plants for Windscale AGR test loops. Design, development, and operating experience

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · J. Brit. Nucl. Energy Soc., v. 12, no. 4, pp. 463-467

OSTI ID:4383666

Brierley, G

The design principles and operational experience for the plants asociated with the control of coolant composition in two of the loop circuits of the Windscale AGR are described. Each plant is capable of independent operation, its function being to oxidize CO and H/sub 2/, aid to remove excess H/sub 2/0. Facilities are also provided for injecting CH/sub 4/, CO and other possible additives. The plants have oper-led satisfactorily and in conjunction with in- core loop circuits provide a facility in which full-size fuel pins for commercial AGRs can be irradiated in a range of coolant environments. (UK)

• Research Organization: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Risley, Eng.
• NSA Number: NSA-29-011812
• OSTI ID: 4383666
• Journal Information: J. Brit. Nucl. Energy Soc., v. 12, no. 4, pp. 463-467, Journal Name: J. Brit. Nucl. Energy Soc., v. 12, no. 4, pp. 463-467; ISSN JBNSA
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

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