Process Improvement Transition Authorization #11-I Installation of Van Stone Seal Inserts - F Reactor.
Description:
Continued operation of F reactor with high water collection rates during the past 12 years has resulted in numerous detrimental effects. In addition to promoting external corrosion tube leaks, water leaks have corroded the Gunbarrel to the biological shield donut assemblies and cast iron thermal shield blocks, thus preventing the majority of tubes in F reactor from unrestrained thermal expansion. Fatigue of the Van Stone flange under the resulting compression loads leads to eventual failure in …
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Date:
June 7, 1960
Creator:
Russell, A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department