Development of a cold plug valve with fluoride salt

Experimental studies have been developed on a new freeze plug concept for safety valves in facilities using molten salt. They are designed to allow the closure of an upstream circuit by solidifying the molten salt in a section of the device and to passively melt in case of a loss of electric power,...

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Main Authors: Giraud Julien, Ghetta Veronique, Rubiolo Pablo, Tano Retamales Mauricio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies
Online Access:https://www.epj-n.org/articles/epjn/full_html/2019/01/epjn190007/epjn190007.html