Sodium aerosol behavior in liquid-metal fast breeder reactor containments

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5010839

Jordan, S; Cherdron, W; Malet, J C; Rzekiecki, R; Himeno, Y

A tripartite consortium DEBENE (Deutschland-Belgium-Netherlands), Japan, and France studied the sodium evaporation process of aerosols in a sodium fire. In an inert atmosphere, experimental and theoretical condensation rates were compared and indicated sodium hydride (NaH) to be the foreign nucleus for mist formation. In a normal atmosphere, the physicochemical characteristics of the aerosols produced by a sodium fire and their evolution in containment or in the environment were determined; models enabling the various countries to achieve harmonious results were derived. The proper functioning of the components, guaranteeing perfect operation during and after a sodium fire accident, was tested.

• Research Organization: Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH, Laboratorium fur Aerosolphysik und Filtertechnik I, Postfach 3640, D-7500 Karlsruhe (DE)
• OSTI ID: 5010839
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 81:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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