Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor plant maintenance and equipment design

Conference · Mon Jun 07 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6977971

Swannack, D L

This paper provides a summary of maintenance equipment considerations and actual plant handling experiences from operation of a sodium-cooled reactor, the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF). Equipment areas relating to design, repair techniques, in-cell handling, logistics and facility services are discussed. Plant design must make provisions for handling and replacement of components within containment or allow for transport to an ex-containment area for repair. The modular cask assemblies and transporter systems developed for FFTF can service major plant components as well as smaller units. The plant and equipment designs for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor (CRBR) plant have been patterned after successful FFTF equipment.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 6977971
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-2664-FP; CONF-820705-10; ON: DE83000486
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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