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Title: REFLECTOR CONTROL OF A BOILING-WATER REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4789719

A line connecting the reactor with a spent steam condenser contains a valve set to open when the pressure in the reactor exceeds a predetermined value and an orifice on the upstream side of the valve. Another line connects the reflector with this line between the orifice and the valve. An excess steam pressure causes the valve to open and the flow of steam through the line draws water out of the reflector. Provision is also made for adding water to the reflector when the steam pressure drops. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017305
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3035993
OSTI ID:
4789719
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English