Experimental investigations of the effect of new passive safety systems on the temperature state of fuel elements

Journal Article · Thu Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2007 · Power Technology and Engineering (Print)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S10749-007-0063-7· OSTI ID:21072446

Nikonov, S M; Elkin, I V; Lipatov, I A; Basov, A V; Kapustin, A V; Rovnov, A A ^[1]

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1. Elektrogorsk Science and Research Center on Safety of Nuclear Power Stations (FGUP 'ENITs') (Russian Federation)

Results of experiments conducted on a large-scale integral PSB-VVER bench and directed toward investigation of the performance of new passive safety systems for nuclear plants with a water-cooled power reactor, an additional system for passive flooding of the active zone, and a system for the passive removal of heat from steam generators are presented.

• OSTI ID: 21072446
• Journal Information: Power Technology and Engineering (Print), Vol. 41, Issue 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s10749-007-0063-7; Copyright (c) 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1570-145X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
AFTER-HEAT REMOVAL
FUEL ELEMENTS
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
PERFORMANCE
REACTOR SAFETY
STEAM GENERATORS
WWER TYPE REACTORS