Published 1997 | Version v1
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Bleed condenser pressure relief valves for CANDU reactors

  • 1. Ontario Hydro 700 University Avenue. Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
  • 2. Atomic Energy of Canada LTD, Mississauga, Ontario (Canada)

Description

Four test programs of Bleed Condenser pressure relief valves (RVs) have been completed. This work was initiated following two events in which Bleed Condenser REs were damaged. During one event, the piping connecting one of the RV's to the Bleed Condenser also failed. The author describes the investigations of these events and subsequent testing of several different RV designs. Based on the test results, pressure relief valve designs suitable for this service have been determined. Lessons learned are applicable to pressure relief valves in liquid services

Part of:
Proceedings of fifth international topical meeting on nuclear thermal hydraulics, operations and safety

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Proceedings of fifth international topical meeting on nuclear thermal hydraulics, operations and safety
Imprint Pagination
1493 p.
Journal Page Range
p. K3.1-K3.6

Conference

Title
5. international topical meeting on nuclear thermal hydraulics, operations and safety
Dates
14-18 Apr 1997
Place
Beijing (China)

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