FFTF Dump Heat Exchanger design and development
A brief summary of the history of procurement of the Dump Heat Exchangers for FFTF is presented. It outlines the various organizations and respective roles. A description of the design basis and features of the large main heat transport system dump heat exchangers is included. Design evolution is discussed and testing performed as part of the design process, including finned tube qualification, header hydraulic tests, air-pressure drop tests, insulated panel tests and friction/wear testing, is summarized. Manufacturing experience, including development of an integral finned tube, development of welding procedures for joining the finned tubes, and header fabrication is also presented. Testing results obtained with the prototype unit are described, as are additional feature model tests that were performed to define possible methods of improving heat transfer performance for the plant units. A summary of construction experience, status of plant modifications and a description of expected plant operation including decay heat removal is included.
- Research Organization:
- Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, Wash. (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-14-2170
- OSTI ID:
- 5167622
- Report Number(s):
- HEDL-SA-1353
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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