ORGANIC REACTOR TECHNOLOGY QUARTERLY REPORT, JULY 1-SEPTEMBER 30, 1962

Technical Report · Fri Jan 18 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4740575

The effect of high boiler content on film formation was studied in circulating loop tests in the large rig. Film weight increased exponentially with high boiler content. In these same tests charges generated on the particulate matter or coolant molecules caused them to flow to a positively charged plate in the radiation beam at a much higher rate than to one negatively charged. Out of the beam the relative potential of the plates was immaterial. In the small rocking cell, a maximum in fouling occurred at about 3% high boiler concentration. A similar maximum was observed at 4% high boiler in the pyrolytic film apparatus. A new micro-loop'' was built and in initial operation gave promise of being a valuable tool in evaluating effects of coolant composition on film deposition. It was demonstrated that iron percarbide is formed by CO reduction of Fe from an iron chelate solution only on metal gurfaces where reaction is rapid. In the bulk of the solution, where carburization is slow because of lower temperature, reaction with more Fe produces cementite. Radiolysis of simple aromatic mixtures of benzene and polyphenyls showed that approximately equal amounts of radicals were produced from isomeric polyphenyls but that they differed in their scavenging ability. Similarity between the values found in the radiolytic work and with chemically generated radicals suggests a free radical mechanism for the radiolysis. The nature of the highly colored impurities in commercial Santowax was investigated further, as were the constituents of irradiated polyphenyls by mild oxidation methods. A number of new gassolid chromatographic column packings were developed which in combination make possible the complete separation and analysis of all the polyphenyls through hexaphenyls. Reclamation of high boilers by hydrocracking is a feasible and economical operation. Final tests to complete data on treating low concentrations of first generation polymer were made, and final report writing begun. An out-of-pile component development test loop was operated with Santowax OMP at temperatures of 700 deg F in conjunction with Chempump tests. The initial sample design for the Fuel Technology Loop is presented, together with details of instrument lead-out. Several capsules were irradiated in the MTR hydraulic rabbit facility. Results indicate the capsule design is suitable for film formation studies. Several additional organic-containing capsules were irradiated at closely controlled temperatures in the same facility. The pyrolytic capsule fouling test apparatus using resistance thermometry was tested. Pool boiling heat transfer data for Santowax were obtained. Operating personnel continue to direct a major effort toward evaluating the design, construction, and operability of the EOCR, This work is accomplished primarily as a by-product of preparing plant testing and operating manuals. Close liaison was maintained with the architect-engineer and construction contractor throughout the reporting period. Plant component tests were witnessed by operating personnel. During the quarter the first plant facility was transferred to Phillips at which time system testing commenced. Preparations continue for testing other plant systems as they are transferred to Phillips. During the quarter increased effort was expended in preparation for takeover and operation of the plant. Operating personnel were added to the staff; initial supply of organic coolant for operation of the EOCR was received; reactor fuel, handling tools, materials, etc, are in the procurement stage. Overall completion of the EOCR (excluding experimental loops) is estimated to be 97%. (auth)

• Research Organization: Phillips Petroleum co., Bartlesville, Okla. and Phillips Petroleum Co. Atomic Energy Div., Idaho Falls, Idaho
• DOE Contract Number: AT(10-1)-205
• NSA Number: NSA-17-017416
• OSTI ID: 4740575
• Report Number(s): IDO-16830
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BENZENE
BOILING
CAPSULES
CARBIDES
CHROMATOGRAPHY
COOLANT LOOPS
DECOMPOSITION
DENSITY
DEPOSITS
ECONOMICS
ELECTRODES
EOCR
FILMS
FREE RADICALS
HEAT TRANSFER
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HYDROGENATION
INSTRUMENTS
IRON COMPOUNDS
IRRADIATION
ORGANIC COOLANT
PERSONNEL
PLANNING
POLYMERIZATION
POLYPHENYLS
PUMPS
PYROLYSIS
QUANTITY RATIO
RADIATION CHEMISTRY
RADIOLYSIS
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
REFINING
REMOTE HANDLING
SEPARATION PROCESSES
TESTING
THERMOMETERS
TOOLS
VESSELS