Specialized Equipment for use with Liquid Metals
Specialized pumps, flow meters, pressure transmitters, and complete systems for use with liquid metals are available through Creative Engineers, Inc. Our liquid-metal consultant and liquid-metal engineers utilize an assortment of equipment when handling sodium, lithium, and other 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.
High-temperature pressure transmitters are produced by using NaK as the barrier fluid in the capillary. Temperatures up to 1500°F are possible.
Pump and flow-meter calibration is possible using NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) or sodium. Other liquid metals are also possible.
Electromagnetic pumps (also known as EM 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.
Liquid-metal heat-transfer systems can be designed and built by CEI. Modular, skid-mounted, and pilot systems are available.
CEI also has liquid metal filters for use with sodium and other alkali metals. Elements down to 2 microns are available. Call for details.
Electromagnetic pumps (or EM pumps) are unique pumps for use with liquid metals at temperatures up to 1500°F. They have no moving parts and no seals and, therefore, are ideal for use with molten metals, including alkali metals such as NaK, sodium, and lithium.
AC EM Conduction Pump Brochure (PDF) and printer-friendly option
DC EM Conduction Pump Brochure (PDF) and printer-friendly option
EM FLIP Pump Brochure (PDF) and printer-friendly option
Electromagnetic Pumps
Pump and flow-meter calibration is possible with CEI’s ready-to-run test stand or with a system custom-designed for a customer's unique requirements. NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) or sodium is commonly used, and other liquid metals are also possible.
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
Electromagnetic flow meters (or EM flow meters) are unique measurement devices for use with liquid metals at temperatures up to 1500°F. They have no moving parts and no seals and, therefore, are ideal for use with molten metals, including alkali metals such as NaK, sodium, and lithium.
EM Flowmeter Resources
Please complete our Application Data Sheet for EM Flowmeters and contact us to determine if a standard design or custom designed EM flow meter is right for your application.
EM Flow Meter Brochure (PDF)
EM Flow Meter Brochure (printer-friendly)(PDF)
Pump and flow-meter calibration is possible with CEI’s ready-to-run test stand or with a system custom-designed for a customer's unique requirements. NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) or sodium is commonly used, and other liquid metals are also possible.
Due to our extensive experience with liquid metal systems, CEI has the capability to test production-scale pumps, flow meters, and other components at temperatures up to 1200°F. The entire range of CEI’s pumps can be tested, as well as flow meters up to 3-inch-pipe size. Contact us to discuss all your liquid metal testing needs.
For small-scale pumps and flow meters like those CEI has developed for laboratories, a ready-to-run test stand is available for our customers.
High-T PD & dPT Brochure (PDF)
High-T PD & dPT Brochure (printer-friendly) (PDF)
High-T PT & dPT Resources
CEI can supply a high-temperature chemical seal and capillary attached to a pressure transmitter, filled with NaK (sodium-potassium alloy), a form of liquid metal that stays liquid at normal temperatures. Process temperatures as high as 1500°F (815°C) can be accommodated, which far exceeds most standard capillary fill fluids. The process connection can vary by process need, with many choices of upper and lower housing, as well as diaphragm materials that include 316/316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C276, Duplex 2205, Inconel 600, and many more. Please download and complete the Application Data Sheet for NaK-filled transmitters and send to Creative Engineers, Inc. for review.
High-Temperature Pressure Transmitters
Liquid Metal Heat-Transfer Systems at CEI
Typical Components
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Fired or electric heaters
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Process heat exchangers
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Heat exchanger for heat sink
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Pumps
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Cold traps
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Hot traps
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Oxide-measuring systems
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Tanks for storage and expansion
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Inert cover gas systems
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Thermal insulation
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Heat-tracing/system preheaters
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Control system
Liquid metal heat-transfer systems have utilized alkali metals, primarily sodium and sodium-potassium (NaK) alloys, for many years. High-temperature furnaces, nuclear reactors, and other systems have all applied the benefits of non-volatile liquid with high-temperature capability and high thermal conductivity.
CEI can design or design/build a heat-transfer system using liquid metals for your project or equipment. Extensive experience with sodium, NaK (sodium-potassium alloy), and lithium makes CEI uniquely qualified to provide proven solutions.