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MODIFIED PURIFICATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST. CORE 1, SEED 2. Test Results T-641124-A. Section 2

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4834860· OSTI ID:4834860
The effectiveness of purification in controlling plant radioactivation rates was determined through comparison of the actual effects produced from plant operation with and without purification. With the purification system in service, there was no appreciable difficulty in maintaining the reactor coolant within reference water specifications. In addition, there was no discernible increase of crud deposition in the coolant system as determined by direct radiation measurements of the purification hairpin loop. However, without demineralization as a controlling agent, the gross non-volatile gamma activity levels of the reactor coolant increased and the specific activities of longlived fission products were at higher levels. Although the general levels of water- borne activities increased during the test period, the associated plant systems did not exceed their limits. (auth)
Research Organization:
Duquesne Light Co., Shippingport, Penna.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-030239
OSTI ID:
4834860
Report Number(s):
DLCS-2130201
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English