High Temperature/High Pressure Recirculating Autoclave Lab

1. Lab Description and Capabilities

• Corrosion investigations in the nuclear energy arena
• Simulates temperature, pressure, chemistry and operating stresses that are experienced in a pressurized water reactor system that is completely computerized

2. Deliverables

• Generates deliverables in the area of nuclear energy through research and testing in:
• Stress corrosion cracking
• Corrosion product deposition
• Fuel cladding materials

3. Major Equipment and Specific Minor Equipment

• CorTest Recirculating HTHP Autoclave
• 3‐Liter 316 S.S. HP/HT C.F. Autoclave
• 316 S.S. Solid Forging
• 3‐liter capacity; 360°C (680°F); up to 20 MPa (2,901 psi)
•  Bolted lid closure with 316 S.S. seal ring
• (6) 1/4" HiP ports in vessel lid
• (4) 1/4" HiP ports in vessel body
• SCR heater system
• Recirculating Flow Loop for Autoclave with Slow Strain Rate Instrument
•  316 S.S. Construction
• Autoclave Refresh Rate: 3 times per hour (2.5 ml/s; 9‐Liters per hour)
• Autoclave Body Lifting Device
• Load Frame and Flow Loop Controller(s) and associated software
• CERT/SSRT instrument to accommodate 3‐liter vessel @ 360°C (680°F)
• 50KN (10,000 pound) frame capacity
• Motor/Gear Drive
• 10,000-Pound Precision Load Cell

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