Closed 1968 after four years operation. The ANS history details numerous problems w the project, where the primary problem was RPV reactor water leaks (vessel required major rework before initial operation). The 1960s then did have its own problem builds, along w great successes like Point Beach, still running.
Yeah! They added those to a few reactors back in these days to try to get the steam conditions up to par with off-the-shelf (fossil) turbines. I don't have a full list on hand but this is related: www.ans.org/news/article-1309/the-hook-ons/
Thanks again for taking the time to digitize and upload these old films!
My pleasure! It's a fun hobby.
Closed 1968 after four years operation. The ANS history details numerous problems w the project, where the primary problem was RPV reactor water leaks (vessel required major rework before initial operation).
The 1960s then did have its own problem builds, along w great successes like Point Beach, still running.
I like at 3:24 when he says "building a reactor takes many months of planning." If only it was the easy today! Really enjoy watching these old films.
Thanks for posting these histories Dr Touran.
Cool flick! Looks like a nice set up. Forgot to say THANK YOU! for posting this films.
Glad you liked them! My pleasure.
Great video!
Coal fired superheater ?! 🤔 7:54
Yeah! They added those to a few reactors back in these days to try to get the steam conditions up to par with off-the-shelf (fossil) turbines. I don't have a full list on hand but this is related: www.ans.org/news/article-1309/the-hook-ons/
I had a professor who liked to say that the nuclear industry set the turbine industry back 50 years due to steam quality.
Great video