Heat transfer system

Patent · Fri Mar 07 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6620861

A heat transfer system for a nuclear reactor is described. Heat transfer is accomplished within a sealed vapor chamber which is substantially evacuated prior to use. A heat transfer medium, which is liquid at the design operating temperatures, transfers heat from tubes interposed in the reactor primary loop to spaced tubes connected to a steam line for power generation purposes. Heat transfer is accomplished by a two-phase liquid-vapor-liquid process as used in heat pipes. Condensible gases are removed from the vapor chamber through a vertical extension in open communication with the chamber interior.

• DOE Contract Number: AT(45-1)-2170
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• OSTI ID: 6620861
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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