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Conference Article: Properties of lead-bismuth coolant and perspectives of non-electric applications of lead-bismuth reactor

Martynov, P.N.; Ivanov, K.D. (State Scientific Center of R.F., Institute for Physics and Power Engineering, Obninsk (Russian Federation))

Abstract

Key physical and chemical properties of lead-bismuth eutectic alloy are reviewed. Based on the low chemical activity of the alloy to other work media, a new concept of direct contact heat exchangers is proposed. A series of experiments were performed to validate the concept, using water, model salt solutions of sodium chloride, and oil. Key experimental results are summarized in the report.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
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Advisory group meeting and consultancy on experience with nuclear heat applications: district heating, process heat and desalination, 13-15 December 1995 and 7-9 February 1996.
Advisory group meeting on technology, design and safety aspects of non-electrical application of nuclear energy, 20-24 October 1997.
Advisory group meeting on operational modes of nuclear desalination plants, 3-5 November 1997.
Advisory group meeting on materials and equipment for the coupling interfaces of nuclear reactors with desalination and district heating plants, 21-23 April 1998.
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--1056, pp:177-184