EVALUATION OF FULL-LENGTH HTRE-Al CARTRIDGES TESTED IN ANP BURNER RIG

Technical Report · Mon Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1955

OSTI ID:4808023

Muehlenkamp, G T

The results obtained from the visual and metallographic examination of the second and third full-length HTRE-Al cartridges after operation in the GE- ANP burner rig facilities are presented. The extent of damage to the stages and rings comprising these cartridges is given. Evaluation of the condition of these cartridges after burner rig testing with respect to operation in the reactor was difficult due to the non-uniformity of the indicated temperatures and the unknown composition of the atmosphere encountered in the burner rig. The results of metallographic examination revealed some areas for lmprovement in the quality of the elements. Conclusions and recommendations are given. (auth)

• Research Organization: General Electric Co. Aircraft nuclear Propuslion Dept., Cincinnati
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-171
• NSA Number: NSA-16-011194
• OSTI ID: 4808023
• Report Number(s): DC-55-11-17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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