Minimize steamside corrosion by improving condenser deaeration

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5446443

Oliker, I; Katsman, D; Kishinevsky, Y

Corrosion in pressurized-water-reactor steam generators is largely attributed to contamination of condensate by such oxidants as O/sub 2/ and CO/sub 2/, and cooling-water inleakage, both of which originate in the main condenser. Without effective deaeration to reduce the quantity of O/sub 2/ and other noncondensible gases present in feedwater, corrosion is likely to occur. Several options exist for improving the deaeration characteristics of existing condensers: design modification of the tube bundle, improvements in the air-removal system, and adherence to proper operating procedures.

• Research Organization: Burns and Roe Inc.
• OSTI ID: 5446443
• Journal Information: Power; (United States), Journal Name: Power; (United States) Vol. 127:8; ISSN POWEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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