STELLA

(CEA - France)
STELLA (Standard TEchnology Loop for Lead Alloy) objectives

  • Lead alloys chemistry monitoring and control
  • Oxygen sensors validation
  • Purification process development and qualification
  • Oxygen control process development and qualification based on mass exchange unit (PbO)
  • Dip sampling system qualification on loop

Technical Specifications


Operation fluid PbBi
Temperature Max 550°C
Temperature gradient 150°C Max
Max flow rate Max 1 m3/h at 3 mNPSH
Volume 32 litres
Nr. of test sections 1
Invetory of PbBi 0.6 m3
OCS - (Oxygen Control System)
Yes
Corrosion protection Aluminsation by pack cementation

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