Systems

IM1: Multi-CERT & Single CGR Specimen Super Critical Water (Hot Cell SCW)

• 4 Liter Inconel 625 Refreshed Multi-Head Autoclave
• Max Pressure: 30MPa @ 600°C (4350psi @ 1112°F)
• Multiple Specimen CERT Experiments
• Single Specimen CGR Experiments
• DCPD system for controlling CGR experiments
• Mixing Column for water chemistry control

IM2: Multi-CERT & Single CGR Specimen (ITER)

• 4 Liter 316 Stainless Steel Refreshed Multi-Head Autoclave
• Max Pressure: 20MPa @ 365°C (3000psi @ 689°F)
• Multiple Specimen CERT Experiments
• Single Specimen CGR Experiments
• DCPD system for controlling CGR experiments
• Mixing Column for water chemistry control

MTS RT/50 Electromechanical Testing Apparatus

• 50kN Max
• 50kN Load Cell
• Test Works 4 Software

Environments

Supercritical Water
Experiments can be performed in two supercritical water autoclaves.

• Up to 600°C
• High-performance liquid chromatography pump provides flow rates up to 200 mL/min at up to 27.5MPa
• Water conductivity monitored at the inlet and outlet
• Dissolved Oxygen monitored at the inlet and outlet
• Water chemistry control via mixing column

Light Water Reactor Environments
Experiments can be performed in two CERT systems in simulated BWR or PWR environments.

• Water temperatures at 288-360°C
• Water conductivity
  • Monitored at the inlet and outlet
  • High purity water capability at inlet
• Dissolved Oxygen
  • Monitored at the inlet and outlet
  • Controlled inlet from 8 ppm down to 1 ppb
• Additions of boric acid and lithium hydroxide to simulate PWR environment