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Title: TRAWSFYNYDD DESIGN FEATURES

Abstract

The Trawsfynydd 500 Mw nuclear power station will employ two natural uranium, graphite-moderated, gascooled reactors. Improvements in design include the use of 31/2-in.-thick plate In the pressure vessel walls, linked butterfly valves for coolant control, and an improved ratio in core to pressure vessel volume. The fuel elements are natural uranium encased in magnesium alloy cans. A dual steam cycle is utilized.

Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4240421
NSA Number:
NSA-14-001158
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Nuclear Energy Engr.
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: Vol: 13; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English
Subject:
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; CONTROL SYSTEMS; COOLANT LOOPS; FUEL CANS; FUEL ELEMENTS; GAS COOLANT; GRAPHITE MODERATOR; MAGNESIUM ALLOYS; NATURAL URANIUM FUEL; PLANNING; POWER PLANTS; PRESSURE VESSELS; STEAM; VALVES

Citation Formats

. TRAWSFYNYDD DESIGN FEATURES. Country unknown/Code not available: N. p., 1959. Web.
. TRAWSFYNYDD DESIGN FEATURES. Country unknown/Code not available.
. 1959. "TRAWSFYNYDD DESIGN FEATURES". Country unknown/Code not available.
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abstractNote = {The Trawsfynydd 500 Mw nuclear power station will employ two natural uranium, graphite-moderated, gascooled reactors. Improvements in design include the use of 31/2-in.-thick plate In the pressure vessel walls, linked butterfly valves for coolant control, and an improved ratio in core to pressure vessel volume. The fuel elements are natural uranium encased in magnesium alloy cans. A dual steam cycle is utilized.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/4240421}, journal = {Nuclear Energy Engr.},
number = ,
volume = Vol: 13,
place = {Country unknown/Code not available},
year = {Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1959},
month = {Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1959}
}