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Design criteria and candidate concept for high-performance cold trap

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6348391
High performance criteria are outlined for cold traps for LMFBRs and other sodium systems. A cold trap is designed in which the temperature of the incoming sodium is reduced only after it is well within the crystallizer. As the impurities buildup continues to the point where the stage 1 downcomer flow would be impeded, the incoming flow and cooling circuits are switched to stage 2. The sodium in the crystallizer could be stirred by electromagnetic or mechanical means. 2 figures. (DLC)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA (USA). Advanced Reactor Systems Dept.
DOE Contract Number:
AM03-76SF00893
OSTI ID:
6348391
Report Number(s):
DOE/SF/00893-T4; ON: DE81025234
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English