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SAFETY DEVICE FOR THE BASE DISCHARGE OF A VERTICAL CHANNEL OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4125359
A device is designed for the emergency discharge by gravity from the base of a vertical channel in a reactor soon after the detection of fuel element failure. The device comprises a support permanently fixed to the moderator and leaving free the outlet of the channel, a member disposed across the channel andd locked on the support, means for supporting the fuel elements, and a zone of weaker mechanical resistance allowing the member to be cut and so free the base of the channel. The support is not damaged when the member is cut. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004721
OSTI ID:
4125359
Report Number(s):
CA 661016
Country of Publication:
Canada
Language:
English