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APPARATUS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATED COOLANT FROM REACTOR SYSTEM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4121825
The apparatus described is intended for use with a reactor using sheathed fuel elements, a closed CO/sub 2/ cooling circuit, and a valve for relieving pressure in the coolant circuit. A duct is provided from the valve to an absorption tower through which liquid NaOH is circulated. The coolant gas is removed in the form of a sodium carbonate sludge. A gas holder may be connected in closed circuit with the absorber. (A.G.W.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-006441
Assignee:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 3105028
OSTI ID:
4121825
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English