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Thaw flow control for liquid heat transport systems

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OSTI ID:866835

In a liquid metal heat transport system including a source of thaw heat for use in a space reactor power system, the thaw flow throttle or control comprises a fluid passage having forward and reverse flow sections and a partition having a plurality of bleed holes therein to enable fluid flow between the forward and reverse sections. The flow throttle is positioned in the system relatively far from the source of thaw heat.

Research Organization:
MARTIN MARIETTA CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-86SF16006
Assignee:
General Electric Company (King of Prussia, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4800952
OSTI ID:
866835
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English