Nuclear reactor melt arrest and coolability device
Patent
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OSTI ID:1257211
Example embodiments provide a Basemat-Internal Melt Arrest and Coolability device (BiMAC) that offers improved spatial and mechanical characteristics for use in damage prevention and risk mitigation in accident scenarios. Example embodiments may include a BiMAC having an inclination of less than 10-degrees from the basemat floor and/or coolant channels of less than 4 inches in diameter, while maintaining minimum safety margins required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Research Organization:
- GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC, Wilmington, NC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC07-07ID14778
- Assignee:
- GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC (Wilmington, NC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,368,238
- Application Number:
- 12/640,399
- OSTI ID:
- 1257211
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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