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PLUTONIUM RECYCLE TEST REACTOR PRIMARY COOLANT PUMPS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4674069
The Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor primary coolant pumps use face type mechanical shaft seals and incorporate a large flywheel for emergency ilow during power outages. The test and development work preceding and during initial PRTR operation revealed several major problems. These problems and their solutions are discussed. Mechanical seal life was extended from original rapid failures in a few hours to periods of several thousand hours. (auth)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-17-033370
OSTI ID:
4674069
Report Number(s):
HW-SA-3098; CONF-102-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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