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Rotating Plug Size Study for Liquid-Metal Fast Breeder Reactors

L. J. Nemeth

Nuclear Technology / Volume 48 / Number 2 / April 1980 / Pages 117-121

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT80-A32458

A study was performed to evaluate possible rotating plug arrangements. The three-, two-, and one-rotating plug schemes were developed using a set of established restrictions and component sizes. The three-rotating plug configuration is the recommended reference design.