Steam Explosions in Slurry-fed Ceramic Melters.

Carter, J. T.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Ceramic melters;    Explosions;    Slurries;    Radioactive waste processing;    Steam;   

RP-ID  :  DE2001781031

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

This report assesses the potential and consequences of a steam explosion in Slurry Feed Ceramic Melters (SFCM). The principles that determine if an interaction is realistically probable within a SFCM are established. Also considered are the mitigating effects due to dissolved, non-condensable gas(es) and suspended solids within the slurry feed, radiation, high glass viscosity, and the existence of a cold cap. The report finds that, even if any explosion were to occur, however, it would not be large enough to compromise vessel integrity.