Specification Document.pdf

Document No.

ANL-METL-FSTAR-23-004

Specification for the F-STAr Pump

Revision 4

Nuclear Sciences and Engineering Division

Argonne National Laboratory

9700 South Cass Avenue

Argonne, Illinois 60439

May 8th, 2024

Contents

1 BACKGROUND

2 SCOPE OF WORK

3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.2 Reference Material

4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Operating

4.2 Functionality

4.3 Dimensional

4.4 Fabrication/Assembly

4.5 Handling

4.6 Analysis

4.7 Materials

5 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Fabrication

5.2 Cleaning and Drying

6 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Performance

6.2 Verification of Analysis

7 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Reviews

7.2 Quality Verification

7.3 Examinations

7.4 Control of Nonconforming Items

7.5 Records and Reports

8 REFERENCE MATERIAL

9 DELIVERY

10 CONTACT INFORMATION

1 BACKGROUND

1.1.1 This document explains the requirements for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of the Flow Sensor Test Article (F-STAr) pump that will be installed in Argonne National

Laboratory’s (ANL) Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL).

1.1.2 METL is a facility built for testing components and instrumentation used in sodium-cooled nuclear reactors. The facility consists of several vessels that can accept subsystems to facilitate testing.

These subsystems, called Test Articles, are inserted into the vessel, and bolted to the vessel head.

The vessel can be filled with liquid sodium or sodium vapor, submerging the Test Article.

Environmental conditions inside the vessel, such as temperature, pressure, and atmosphere, are strictly controlled.

1.1.3 F-STAr is designed to provide submerged high-flowrate experimental testing capabilities for sensor and component testing and development, and to perform fluid studies, in support of sodium-cooled nuclear reactor development.

1.1.4 Sodium is a soft metal, located in the first column of the periodic table of elements. It reacts exothermically with oxygen and water, producing sodium oxides, sodium hydroxides, and hydrogen. At atmospheric pressure, sodium melts at 90 ⚬C. As a fluid, it is incompatible with many common materials and, with high oxide concentrations, can be corrosive. Piping containing liquid sodium is considered Category M Fluid Service in the ASME B31.3 code. Therefore, it is paramount that material selections, fabrication, examinations, inspections, testing, and cleaning procedures are followed as specified in this document.

2 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and services to design, develop, manufacture, test, clean, package, and deliver the F-STAr Pump in accordance with this specification.

The work shall include the following:

2.1.1 Design and develop the pump in accordance with the Technical Requirements in Section 4.

2.1.2 Fabricate the pump in accordance with the Fabrication Requirements in Section 5.

2.1.3 Perform tests in accordance with the Testing Requirements in Section 5.2.6.

2.1.4 Perform and document all required certifications, examinations and inspections, control of material, testing, cleaning records, and certifications specified throughout this document.

2.1.5 Provide documentation in accordance with the Quality Assurance and Documentation

Requirements in Section 7

2.1.6 Ship and deliver the fabricated items and documentation to Argonne National Laboratory as specified in Section 9.

3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.1.1 ASTM Standards, where specified.

3.2 Reference Material

3.2.1 Please refer to Section 8 for additional reference materials.

4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Operating

4.1.1 Fluid: liquid sodium metal.

4.1.2 Temperature range: 70-1200 ⚬F.

4.1.3 Static pressure: 0-20 psig.

4.1.4 Target system curve: as specified in paragraph 8.1.1.

4.2 Functionality

4.2.1 The primary mounting surface must be compatible with an ANSI 8-inch 150-Class flange pattern as specified in paragraph 8.1.2 technical drawing #1.

4.2.2 The sealing surface must be polished as specified in paragraph 8.1.2 technical drawing #1.

4.2.3 Pump must contain measures to prevent contamination from entering the vessel environment, including but not limited to, oxygen, water, graphite, oil, coolant, lubricants, and general debris.

4.2.4 Piping connections at the volute outlet must be a Grayloc 1½ GR14-52813D Hub.

4.3 Dimensional

4.3.1 The pump structures below the flange sealing surface shall not exceed a maximum diameter of 9.5-inches as specified in paragraph 8.1.2 technical drawing #2 unless it conforms to the requirements listed in paragraphs 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.

4.3.2 Components may exceed the diameter specified in paragraph 4.3.1, however it shall not exceed the envelope as specified in paragraph 8.1.2 technical drawing #2 section B-B.

4.3.3 Components that do exceed the diameter specified in paragraph 4.3.1 must be designed such that they are installable after mounting to the flange sealing surface.

4.3.4 Submergence depth H shall be 25.25-inches ≤ H ≤ 75-inches as specified in paragraph 8.1.2 technical drawing #2.

4.3.5 Maximum height above the flange shall be ≤ 55-inches.

4.3.6 Maximum gross weight shall be ≤ 1000-lbm.

4.4 Fabrication/Assembly

4.4.1 When practical, sodium side joints shall be welded to eliminate cracks and crevices.

4.4.2 Where welded joints are impractical, bolted connections are acceptable.

4.4.3 Bolted connections must be designed to prevent loosening during operations.

4.4.4 Bolted connections must have features designed to retain bolted connection hardware.

4.4.5 Internal cavities that may trap a sodium volume shall have openings, such as drain holes or clearance gaps, to allow sodium or inert gas to enter the cavities.

4.5 Handling

4.5.1 The pump shall be designed for shipment and storage in a horizontal configuration.

4.5.2 Features must be included to facilitate handling the pump, such as lifting from a horizontal position and hoisting vertically.

4.6 Analysis

4.6.1 Modal analysis must be completed showing vibrational models up to the rated speeds.

4.6.2 Rotordynamic analysis must be completed up to the rated speed.

4.6.3 Thermal analysis must be completed up to the maximum operating temperature.

4.6.4 CFD analysis must be completed estimating the expected pump performance in sodium.

4.7 Materials

4.7.1 All materials used for the construction, including weld filler material, shall be domestically sourced. If unable to acquire domestic material, consult with the Technical Representative with an alternative, DFARS compliant source country. Materials of Chinese origin shall not be used for this project.

4.7.2 All materials exposed to liquid sodium shall be made of either 304 or 316 grade austenitic stainless steel, excluding 304L and 316L grades (304H and 316H grades are acceptable, 316/316L dual certified is also acceptable) and meet the requirements of ASTM A666, unless otherwise specified.

4.7.3 Weld Filler Metals used in the fabrication of the items exposed to liquid sodium shall also be certified by analysis for Cr, C, and Ni and meet the requirements of Table XI of Lincoln Electric’s

“Stainless Steels Welding Guide” and the referenced AWS Specifications (ANSI/AWS D10.4, AWS-A4.2, AWS-A5.4, AWS-A5.9, AWS-A5.22, or AWS-A5.30 – depending on the selected weld process) for the various Filler Metal Forms.

4.7.4 All pipe or tube shall be seamless and meet the requirements of ASTM A312 or ASTM A213.

4.7.5 All fittings shall meet the requirements of ASTM A403.

4.7.6 Forgings and flanges shall meet the requirements of ASTM A182. Flange dimensions should be those specified by ASME B16.5.

4.7.7 Material certifications shall be furnished for all materials exposed to liquid sodium, including weld filler material, showing the results of physical and mechanical tests traceable to heat and/or lot number.

4.7.8 Where the material specification to be employed in the fabrication of any item are not identified in this specification or documents reference herein, the Contractor shall request written approval from the Technical Representative on the material or standard required to be used and shall not start fabrication until such approval is obtained.

5 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Fabrication

5.1.1 Assembly components shall be fabricated in accordance with the codes and standards provided in

Section 3.1 of this document and the additional requirements stated herein.

5.1.2 Halogenated cutting oils are prohibited.

5.1.3 All welders, weld operators, and weld procedures shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Code and all applicable requirements of the associated fabrication codes and standards.

5.1.4 Use of joining techniques other than welding and bolting are prohibited.

5.1.5 All welds exposed to liquid sodium shall have complete joint penetration where feasible, unless specified. Root passes shall employ inert gas backing. Perform backing welds on the internal surfaces as much as possible to minimize potential trapping of foreign materials. The use of permanent backing rings is prohibited.

5.1.6 Filler metal shall meet the requirements of Section 4.7 of this specification.

5.1.7 Precautions shall be taken to control spatter and remove fume and carbon deposits produced by welding operations. Anti-spatter and rust-preventative compounds shall not be used in welding sodium exposed components unless approved by the Technical Representative. The base material shall be clean on each side of the joint as much as possible.

5.2 Cleaning and Drying

5.2.1 Halogenated solvents for cleaning are prohibited.

5.2.2 Shop dust, debris, and contaminants such as cutting fluids and greases, welding slag, and other processing components shall be removed at intervals compatible with the fabrication or assembly operation.

5.2.3 Only acetone, ethanol, or deionized water shall be used for cleaning and rinsing components.

5.2.4 For final cleaning, components shall be washed with acetone and then rinsed with ethanol to ensure removal of all dirt and residue. Final rinse water should possess pH between 6-8, per ASTM A967.

5.2.5 Surfaces that have received final cleaning shall be maintained in a clean condition by appropriate sealing and packaging immediately after the cleaning and drying process.

5.2.6 The components will be considered clean if a white, lint-free cloth shows not visible signs of contamination after being used to thoroughly scrub the interior and exterior component surfaces.

6 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Performance

6.1.1 Provide pressure-flowrate performance curves at several operating speeds, up to the maximum rated speed, as measured in water at atmospheric pressure and 20-30 ⚬C.

6.1.2 Water testing shall be conducted using De-Ionized (DI) water without halogens (bleach).

6.2 Verification of Analysis

6.2.1 Verify modal and rotodynamic analysis by testing in air and water up to the maximum rated speed.

6.2.2 Verify performance in water at atmospheric pressure and within a temperature range of 20-30 ⚬C up to the maximum rated speed.

7 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Reviews

7.1.1 A Preconceptual, 50%, and Final design reviews with the Technical Representative or designee are required prior to fabrication.

7.1.2 The Technical Representative shall approve the final design prior to fabrication.

7.2 Quality Verification

7.2.1 ANL Representatives shall be permitted to witness the examination, inspection, and testing of any of the components.

7.3 Examinations

7.3.1 The Contractor shall inspect all materials and purchased parts to verify conformance of such items to the requirements of this specification. All items shall be tagged or marked and documented after receiving inspection. These items shall remain identifiable throughout fabrication for purposes of traceability.

7.4 Control of Nonconforming Items

7.4.1 The Contractor shall notify the Technical Representative of any discrepancy immediately after it is found at any fabrication or inspection step. The item shall be properly tagged and removed from normal production.

7.5 Records and Reports

7.5.1 The contractor shall prepare a Conformance Report for review and approval by the Responsible

Engineer prior to completing the work. This report will include the items listed in the following paragraphs.

7.5.2 Results of required design analyses as specified in Section 4.6.

7.5.3 Material certifications and traceability as specified in Section 4.7 and Section 7.3.

7.5.4 Results of testing as specified in Section 6.

7.5.5 As-built drawings.

7.5.6 Installation and handling manual/procedures.

7.5.7 Operating manual/procedures.

8 REFERENCE MATERIAL

8.1.1 Target system curve.

8.1.2 List of provided reference drawings.

Drawing

Number Type Description

1 G14642XD-1 Technical Drawing F-STAr Pump Flange Pattern

2 G14642XD-2 Technical Drawing F-STAr Flange-Vessel Assembly

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

H ea d ft

Flowrate [GPM]

9 DELIVERY

9.1.1 The pump shall be packaged and crated to assure protection from damage and contamination during handling, shipment, and storage. The vendor is responsible and liable for making certain the components arrive Argonne undamaged.

9.1.2 Documentation: One hard copy and one electronic copy (PDF of all documentation on suitable electronic media like USB flash drive) of all documents as required in the specification such as fabrication drawings, material certifications, etc. and those listed in paragraph 7.5 of this specification shall accompany the shipment of the components.

9.1.3 Destination:

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

Attn/PO #: [REFERENCE ARGONNE PO#]

Building 46, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Lemont, IL 60439

9.1.4 Marking: all box(es) and crate(s) shall be marking:

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

Attn/PO #: [REFERENCE ARGONNE PO#]

Building 46, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Lemont, IL 60439

10 CONTACT INFORMATION

10.1.1 Technical Representative:

Jordan Rein jrein@anl.gov

630-252-4263

10.1.2 ANL Procurement Specialist:

TBD

mailto:jrein@anl.gov