Material Selections for Elastomeric Seals in the Reactor Refueling System of the CRBRP
- Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Energy Systems Group
This report recommends elastomer compounds and manufacturers for each elastomer seal in the reactor refueling system of the CRBRP (System 41). This report discusses techniques for data acquisition, elastomer material review, seal leakage calculations, and basis for elastomer selections. The basic recommendations are to: use Buna N elastomers for seal applications when service temperatures permit satisfactory life; use EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber) in sealing applications where operational temperatures are too high for Buna N; avoid use of silicone elastomer due to its extremely high permeation rate; and use metallic O-ring seals only where longer service life is desired than may be obtained with an elastomer.
- Research Organization:
- Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Energy Systems Group
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC15-76CL50003
- OSTI ID:
- 707489
- Report Number(s):
- ESG-DOE--13438; ON: TI85026730
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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