Title:
FINAL REPORT, DESIGN TEST NO. 60 -- VSR HOLDING MAGNET AND POPPET VALVE FOR SIX AND EIGHT-INCH CYLINDERS
Subject Terms:
100 AreasCONTROL ROD MECHANISMSDESIGN TEST NO. 60HANFORD PRODUCTION REACTORSINSTRUMENTATIONMAGNETS - DESIGNREACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - DESIGNReactor Technology
Document Location:
DOE Public Reading Room - Hanford Battelle P.O. Box 999 MS H2-53 Richland WA 99352 (509)372-7443
Publication Date:
1957 Feb 01
Declassification Date:
1981 Jul 23
Declassification Status:
Declassified
Accession Number:
RL-1-365002
Document Number(s):
HW-47879
Originating Research Org.:
GE - HAPO
OpenNet Entry Date:
2004 Feb 24
OpenNet Modified Date:
2017 Feb 14
Description/Abstract:
RECOMMENDS AN ELECTROMAGNET BE USED TO HOLD UP VSR'S. THE MAGNET IS INHERENTLY FAIL SAFE AND HAS DEMONSTRATED ITS ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE REQUIRED LOADS. IT REQUIRES NO MOVING PARTS, IT IS SIMPLE IN DESIGN AND OPERATION AND HAS A SHORTER RELEASE TIME THAN THE MECHANICAL LATCHES USED IN THE PAST. GIVES A MAGNET DESIGN SUITABLE FOR USE WITH AIR ACCELERATED VSR'S.