LMFBR intermediate-heat-exchanger experience

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5631615

Cho, S M; Beaver, T R

This paper presents developmental and operating experience of large Intermediate Heat Exchangers (IHX's) in US from the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) to the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant (CRBRP) to the Large Development Plant (LDP). Design commonalities and deviations among these IHX's are synopsized. Various developmental tests that were conducted in the areas of hydraulic, structural and mechanical design are also presented. The FFTF is currently operating. Performance data of the FFTF IHXs are reviewed, and comparisons between actual and predicted performances are made. The results are used to assess the adequacy of IHX designs.

• Research Organization: FW Energy Applications, Inc., Livingston, NJ (USA); Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5631615
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-2857-FP; CONF-830905-10; ON: DE84001495
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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