Concept Design of Stirrer Test Rig for Liquid Metal and Molten Salt Coolant Studies
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedConcept Design of Stirrer Test Rig for Liquid Metal and Molten Salt Coolant Studies
Awarded 04 Feb 2020
Awarded04 Feb 2020
Value£38,797.43
SupplierWood Nuclear Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 5mo ago4mo term
Awarded 4 Feb 2020Expired 28 May 2020
About
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Wood Nuclear Limited for a concept study to design a test rig that investigates coolant corrosive properties and flow behaviour in representative blanket conditions.
The rig will simulate coolant flow induced by a stirring mechanism, such as a rotating disk or impeller, within a small crucible of less than 100 cm3.
The contract value is £38,797.43.
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