DECAY HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR LIQUID-COOLED NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Thu Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4086815

Deighton, T

The nuclear reactor described is provided with a closed primary main circuit for the generation of power and a separate closed emergency circuit for the dissipation of reactor decay heat. The emergency circuit comprises a pressurizer disposed above the level of the core structure an emergency heat exchanger, and valved ducting connecting the pressurizer, and the emergency heat exchanger in a closed circuit with the core structure. The pressurizer is provided with an overflow pipe so that natural circulation is established in the emergency circuit on cessation of normal coolant circulation because of a volume expansion of the reactor coolant. (Gmelin Inst.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-18-009599
• OSTI ID: 4086815
• Report Number(s): DE 1156516
• Country of Publication: Germany
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ABSORPTION
ACCIDENTS
BETA DECAY
CONFIGURATION
CONVECTION
COOLANT LOOPS
COOLANTS
COOLING
DECAY
ELECTRICITY
EVAPORATION
EXPANSION
FAILURES
FLUID FLOW
GAMMA RADIATION
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT TRANSFER
HEATING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
LIQUIDS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
MELTING
PATENT
PIPES
PLANNING
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE
PRODUCTION
PUMPS
REACTOR CORE
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
SLOWDOWN
STEAM
VALVES
WATER COOLANT