An overview of seismic-induced hydrodynamic phenomena in LMR reactor tanks

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5575883

Ma, D C; Chang, Y W; Seidensticker, R W

Liquid metal reactors (LMTs) usually contain a huge volume of liquid sodium as reactor coolant. Since most reactor components are submerged in the sodium coolant, the seismic-induced hydrodynamic effects are of great importance in the design of LMR reactor components. Because LMRs operate at low pressures, the reactor components are made of thin-walled structures. Of interest in reactor design, in particular, are the hydrodynamic pressures imposed on various components, such as the reactor vessel wall, thermal liner, and components projecting down into the liquid sodium. The sloshing wave height and impact forces on the reactor cover are also important in assessing the safety of the reactor system. This paper presents an overview of the seismic-induced hydrodynamic phenomena in the LMR reactor tanks. 10 refs., 14 figs., 2 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5575883
• Report Number(s): ANL/CP-72624; CONF-910817--21; ON: DE91015674
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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