This 500-cubic-foot helium tank at ANSTO HIFAR played a vital role in maintaining reactor integrity by serving as a sweep gas to displace air from the D₂O (heavy water) circuit. By eliminating oxygen exposure, the helium prevented corrosion within the reactor system.
Maintaining the purity of the heavy water was critical to reactor performance, as helium displacement helped minimize degradation over time. This system ensured stable conditions for nuclear operations, reinforcing the importance of precise engineering in reactor management.
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