Destruction of mechanical structures by sodium fires
Conference
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· Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)
OSTI ID:6681364
- Kernforschungsanlage Juelich (Germany)
With respect to pipe ruptures and leakages in liquid-metal fast breeder reactors, it can be assumed that relatively large amounts of liquid sodium will be poured or sprayed into an oxygen-containing atmosphere. Under reactor conditions, the sodium will burn immediately, leading to temperature and pressure rises in the containment, and the strong aerosol release may influence ventilation and filter systems. In addition to these consequences, which are well known, it must be taken into account that the sodium fire also attacks mechanical structures like steel and concrete. In the frame work of the sodium fire research program (FAUNA) at Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, extensive experiments were performed to investigate the consequences of sodium pool, spray, and combined fires.
- OSTI ID:
- 6681364
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-921102--
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 66
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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