PATHFINDER ATOMIC POWER PLANT. HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS OF PATHFINDER BOILE. Summary Report
A hydraulic analysis of the Pathfinder boiler core was completed. A description of flow paths including a schematic diagram is included. Pressure drops along primary and leakage fiow paths were calculatsd. After the resistance of each of the leakage paths was identified and the available driving forces in terms of pressure drops associated with the active fiow were established, the leakage rates were easily determined. The dependence of pressure drops on core operating parameters was investigated. The boiler flow rates were also determined. The natural circulation flow rate as a function of power level was estimated at normal condltions of temperature and pressure. The relationships between the boiler parameters of fiow, power, pressure, and inlet subcooling which arise through the laws of conservation of mass and energy are presented. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Atomic Energy Div., Milwaukee
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(11-1)-589
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-013966
- OSTI ID:
- 4054790
- Report Number(s):
- ACNP-6104
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: For Northern States Power Co. and Central Utilities Atomic Power Associates. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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