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Startup of the FFTF sodium cooled reactor

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5238055
The Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF), located on the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Reservation near Richland, Washington, is a 3 Loop 400 MWt sodium cooled fast reactor with a primary mission to test fuels and materials for development of the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR). Highlights of the ATP involving the system inerting, liquid metal and inerted cell testing and initial ascent to full power are discussed. 3 refs.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Electr Corp, Richland, Wash, USA
OSTI ID:
5238055
Report Number(s):
CONF-810812-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English