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NATURAL CONVECTION INPILE LOOP

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4683353
A small, natural-convection, NaK-cooled in-pile loop is described. The loop has a 3-in. diameter and is 7-ft long. The loop is designed for testing small fuel pins at highpower densities. Temperature control in the loop is achieved by controlling the coolant flow rate. (T.F.H.)
Research Organization:
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Div., United Aircraft Corp. Connecticut Aircraft Nuclear Engine Lab., Middletown
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-229
NSA Number:
NSA-17-042196
OSTI ID:
4683353
Report Number(s):
TID-11892(Del.)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English