Title :
An Ultrasonic Instrument for Continuous Measurement of Sodium Levels in Fast Breeder Reactors
Author :
Boehmer, L.S. ; Smith, R.W.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Hanford Company P. O. Box 1970 Richland, WA 99352
Abstract :
An ultrasonic level measurement system which provides a continuous digital readout over a range of 3 to 180 inches, was tested in 500°F liquid sodium. The system proved to be accurate and reliable, required no initial warm-up period and experienced no long term drift. Modifications can extend the present operating temperatures to greater than 1200°F.
Keywords :
Heat engines; Heat transfer; Inductors; Instruments; Level control; Level measurement; System testing; Temperature sensors; Transducers; Ultrasonic variables measurement;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1976.4328271
