Barber-Nichols designs, manufactures, tests, and supports custom turbomachinery for demanding applications. For advanced nuclear programs, BN develops purpose-built pumps, compressors, and blowers engineered for challenging fluids, operating conditions, and performance requirements.
Turbomachinery for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Systems
About Us
Capabilities
- Custom pumps, blowers, and compressors for advanced nuclear applications
- Molten salt, liquid metal, and helium gas solutions
- High-temperature and high-pressure turbomachinery design
- Lifecycle support from concept design through production and overhaul
- AS9100/ISO quality systems with nuclear-code partner support when required
High Temperature Gas Reactor
- Circulators and compressors for the primary coolant loop
- Foil bearing architecture for oil-free operation, long life, and low maintenance
- Demonstrated capability in excess of 800 PSI and 750 F
Molten Salt Reactor
- Primary or secondary salt pumps
- Achieved over 1000 hours of operation in molten salt to date
- Demonstrated capability to 1200 F
- Flow Rates up to 3000 GPM
Auxiliary Nuclear Systems
- Auxiliary nuclear system applications
- Helium and inert gas service
- Hermetic designs with no rotating seals
- Custom flow and pressure designs
- Power range from 10 W to 100 kW
