Specialized Equipment for Use with Liquid Metal
such as Sodium and NaK
Our liquid metal consultant and liquid metal engineers utilize an assortment of equipment when handling liquid metals.
Electromagnetic flow meters have no moving parts or seals and are ideal for all conductive liquids and safe for use with alkali metals.
Electromagnetic pumps have no moving parts and no seals and, therefore, are ideal for molten metals use, including with alkali metals such as NaK, sodium, and lithium. (also known as MHD pumps)
Specialty valves designed for tight temperature control and no exposure of internal parts to a process are ideal for processes adding molten sodium to a reactor.
High-temperature pressure transmitters are produced by using NaK as the barrier fluid in the capillary. Temperatures to 1500°F are possible.
Pump and flow-meter calibration is possible with CEI’s new test stand. Pumps and meters up to 250 gpm may be tested, using NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) or sodium. Other liquid metals are also possible. The photo shows the system under construction in September of 2009.
CEI also has liquid metal filters for use with sodium and other alkali metals. Elements down to 2 micron are available. Call for details. Need advice from a liquid metal expert? Call 443-807-1202 or contact us today for further information about our liquid metal engineers.