Optimized method for orificing LMFBR cores

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7306711

Carelli, M D; Friedland, A J; Bach, C W; Markley, R A

A novel approach to orificing Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) cores was developed as part of the thermofluids design of the heterogeneous core concept applicable to commercial as well as demonstration size LMFBR plants. The new concept presented here takes into account all constraints to be considered, i.e.: (1) assemblies lifetime; (2) transient limitations; (3) impact on Upper Internals Structure (UIS); (4) assembly power-to-flow considerations; and (5) cooling requirements of other components than core assemblies. A flow orificing allocation simultaneously satisfying the above constraints is thus developed.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Madison, PA (USA). Advanced Reactors Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-15-2395
• OSTI ID: 7306711
• Report Number(s): CONF-770611-6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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