This intricate manifold of pipework, featuring valves, gauges, and rotometers, is part of the shield circuit cooling system at ANSTO HIFAR. Designed for precise temperature regulation, these pipes transported coolant through the concrete reactor block, into the lead shielding, and through the coils surrounding all sides of the reactor block.
By continuously circulating coolant, this system played a critical role in maintaining safe operating conditions within the reactor, ensuring thermal stability and shielding integrity throughout its operational lifetime.
A striking example of precision engineering, this print is ideal for those captivated by industrial infrastructure, scientific heritage, and the complexity of nuclear research facilities.