This comprehensive introduction to centrifugal pumps used in sodiumcooled fast reactors discusses the special attributes of centrifugal pumps, design features, manufacturing requirements, instrumentation, and operating experience. It covers the characteristics of mechanical pumps, used as the main coolant pumps in fast reactors.
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This book gives a detailed overview of the design, manufacture, testing, and operating experience of the main coolant pumps used in sodium-cooled nuclear reactors. It further discusses the special type of pumps used in fast reactor power plants to circulate liquid sodium through the core. The text examines the challenges in centrifugal sodium pump testing and types of test facilities around the world. Real-life examples are used to highlight important aspects. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields such as mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, and chemical engineering.
