DWPF Melter No.2 Prototype Bus Bar Test Report
- Resource Type
- Technical Report
- Authors
- Source
- Other Information: PBD: 26 Mar 2003
- Subject
- 12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES
CERAMIC MELTERS
DESIGN
HEATERS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
QUALITY CONTROL
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
- Language
- English
Characterization and performance testing of a prototype DWPF Melter No.2 Dome Heater Bus Bar are described. The prototype bus bar was designed to address the design features of the existing system which may have contributed to water leaks on Melter No.1. Performance testing of the prototype revealed significant improvement over the existing design in reduction of both bus bar and heater connection maximum temperature, while characterization revealed a few minor design and manufacturing flaws in the bar. The prototype is recommended as an improvement over the existing design. Recommendations are also made in the area of quality control to ensure that critical design requirements are met.