Single Element Flow Tests for Type 3 (SM-2) Fuel Elements in SM-1, SM-1A, and PM-2A Cores (open access)

Single Element Flow Tests for Type 3 (SM-2) Fuel Elements in SM-1, SM-1A, and PM-2A Cores

Channel-to-channel flow distribution within Type 3 (SM-2, stationary and control rod fuel elements modified for use in the SM-1, SM1-1A, and PM-2A core support structures and control rod tubes was measured in single element flow testing. Plots of channel-to-channel flow distribution and element pressure drop at various element flow rates are given. Flow distribution for the top-orificed SM-1A and PM-2A stationary elements was within the plus or minus 12% deviation from element average utilized in previous thermal analyses of these cores. Testing of the bottom-orificed SM-1 stationary element and the SM-1, SM-1A, and PM-2A control rod assemblies showed flow distribution exceeded plus or minus 12% devation from average. Simple modifications to the SM-1 stationary element indicated the possibility of improvng fiow distribution in that element. (auth)
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Krause, P. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library