
doi: 10.2172/10181918
The Physics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has several recirculating water cooling systems. One of them supplies deionized water at 150 psi, which is mainly used for cooling magnet windings at the Oak Ridge Isochronous Cyclotron (ORIC). The system has three 125-hp water pumps, each of which is capable of supplying water at the rate of 1000 gpm. One of the major requirements of this water supply system is that the supply pressure must be kept constant. An adjustable-frequency speed controller was recently installed to control the speed of one of the pump motors. A servo-system was provided with the adjustable-frequency controller for regulating motor speed and, subsequently, the water pressure. After unsuccessful attempts to operate the servo, it was concluded that the regulator may not work for the existing system. Prior to installation of the variable-frequency controller, pressure regulation was accomplished with a pneumatically controlled load by-pass valve. To maintain constant pressure in the system, it is necessary to run always at full load, even if full load is not on the system. Hence, there is a waste of energy when full load is not connected to the system. So, designing and implementing one regulator that works atmore » any load condition has become necessary. This report discusses the design of such a pressure regulator.« less
43 Particle Accelerators, Pressure Regulators, 570, Pumps 430303, Design, Experimental Facilities And Equipment, Magnets, Cooling Systems, Ornl Isochronous Cyclotron, 004
43 Particle Accelerators, Pressure Regulators, 570, Pumps 430303, Design, Experimental Facilities And Equipment, Magnets, Cooling Systems, Ornl Isochronous Cyclotron, 004
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