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Expanding Ring for the DWPF Melter Pour Spout

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/802623· OSTI ID:802623
The Materials Technology Section was requested to develop a novel concept, namely that of an expanding ring, to restore the upper knife edge in the DWPF melter pour spout. The expanding ring is a unit that, when deployed in the DPWF pour spout, will self-expand against the inner diameter of the 3-inch section of the pour spout providing a seal against glass leakage and a new knife edge that will mate with a Type 3A insert. This report provides a summary of the final design features of the expanding ring and an overview of its development.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
802623
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR-2002-00348
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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