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Cross-Tie Gate Insulation for Thermal Efficiency Improvement

Company: Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: EGEE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Problem Statement: Excessive thermal efficiency is lost because of conductivity through a submerged metal gate is too high. The impact is intake water to cool the Main Condenser of the Steam Cycle for both reactor units is not operating at design efficiency and revenue is lower than expected. Project Description: A "Cross-Tie Gate" normally divides the Intake water from the Discharge water. This gate is metal and thermally-conductive. Insulation of some type is desired to reduce thermal losses. Deliverables: A report outlining literature searches, analytical thermal models and other experimental work to demonstrate proper qualities is required. Students are expected to develop various options and work through proving an optimized solution for insulation. Experimentation and model building is encouraged.