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AUXILIARY COOLING SYSTEM FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4842212
ABS>To remove the heat produced in a nuclear reactor after a shut down consequent to a coolant failure, this heat is accumulated in a suitable mass by means of a heat transfer fluid, which may be the same as serves as reactor coolant. Preferably this mass is arranged inside a fluid tank in which the heat transfer fluid is held at a convenient temperature. This mass may consist of lead enclosed in steel tubes. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-027235
OSTI ID:
4842212
Report Number(s):
FR 1202843
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English