About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advancements in Molten Salt/Metal Technology in Energy Applications: From Atoms to Plants
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| Presentation Title |
Laser-Spectroscopy Testbed for Impurity Monitoring in High-Temperature Reactors |
| Author(s) |
Adam J. Burak, Leandro Frigerio, Joseph Brown, Teddy Kent, Joe Craparo, Igor Jovanovic, Robert De Saro, Milos Burger |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Adam J. Burak |
| Abstract Scope |
Controlling impurities in the coolant is a critical challenge that needs to be addressed to facilitate the deployment of high-temperature reactors. Oxygen impurities are particularly important. Optical detection techniques offer the potential to rapidly detect small concentrations of impurities within the coolant, allowing mitigating action to be taken. We will present the design and initial testing of an apparatus designed to enable the application of multiple optical analytical techniques, such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, to detect elemental impurities in a sodium melt with high sensitivity. A robust sensor of this type integrated within the flow loop of an advanced reactor has the potential to significantly improve the safety and operational efficiency. |