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ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION-BUREAU OF MINES PROCESS HEAT REACTOR PROGRAM. Quarterly Progress Report, November 1, 1962-January 31, 1963

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4684772
The Induction-Heated Simulated Nuclear Reactor (ISR) system was operated to establish the effectiveness of the generator for producing superheated steam. In a 48-hr test 2000 to 2200 deg F helium from the ISR satisfactorily produced steam at 1400 to 1600 deg F. The steam generator was also used to show the feasibility of using heat from high-temperature helium to reform natural gas. Installation of the fixed-bed gasifier in the ISR system was continued. Tests carried out helium-graphite suspensions as heat transfer media showed that moisture was not causing the graphite to deposit in the heat exchanger. Test were also made with nitrogen-graphite suspensions to determine the effect of solids concentration on the energy required to circulate suspensions. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines. Morgantown Coal Research Center, W. Va.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-042359
OSTI ID:
4684772
Report Number(s):
TID-19552
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English