Summary of several hydraulic tests in support of the light water breeder reactor design (LWBR development program)

Technical Report · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5591858· OSTI ID:5591858

McWilliams, K D; Turner, J R

As part of the Light Water Breeder Reactor development program, hydraulic tests of reactor components were performed. This report presents the results of several of those tests performed for components which are somewhat unique in their application to a pressurized water reactor design. The components tested include: triplate orifices used for flow distribution purposes, multiventuri type flowmeters, tight lattice triangular pitch rod support grids, fuel rod end support plates, and the balance piston which is a major component of the movable fuel balancing system. Test results include component pressure loss coefficients, flowmeter coefficients and fuel rod region pressure drop characteristics.

• Research Organization: Bettis Atomic Power Lab. (BAPL), West Mifflin, PA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC11-76PN00014
• OSTI ID: 5591858
• Report Number(s): WAPD-TM-1253; TRN: 80-007923
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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