Evaluation of Coated Al2O3 and Tungsten Carbide Bearing-Journal Assemblies in Westinghouse 100A Pump (Summary of Runs S-96A and S97)

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Preliminary results of tests wit the Westinghouse 100A pump indicate that Al2)3 and tungsten carbide coated bearing-journal assemblies prepared by the Linde process are not promising as substitutes for the graphitar-stellite combination. The front Al2O3 assembly failed at start-up with water and both front and rear tungsten carbide assemblies failed after 121 hours with water at 245 C.

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13 pages : illustrations

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Kitzes, A. S. & McLaughlin, C. A. May 3, 1957.

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  • Main Title: Evaluation of Coated Al2O3 and Tungsten Carbide Bearing-Journal Assemblies in Westinghouse 100A Pump (Summary of Runs S-96A and S97)
  • Series Title: CF (Series)
  • Series Title: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Reports
  • Added Title: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Report CF-57-5-45

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Preliminary results of tests wit the Westinghouse 100A pump indicate that Al2)3 and tungsten carbide coated bearing-journal assemblies prepared by the Linde process are not promising as substitutes for the graphitar-stellite combination. The front Al2O3 assembly failed at start-up with water and both front and rear tungsten carbide assemblies failed after 121 hours with water at 245 C.

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13 pages : illustrations

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  • Accession or Local Control No: metadc1202910
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Kitzes, A. S. & McLaughlin, C. A. Evaluation of Coated Al2O3 and Tungsten Carbide Bearing-Journal Assemblies in Westinghouse 100A Pump (Summary of Runs S-96A and S97), report, May 3, 1957; Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1202910/: accessed October 11, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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