Process inherent, ultimately safe BWR

Conference · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5547125

Forsberg, C W

A new type of boiling water reactor (BWR) with passive safety systems has been conceived - the process inherent, ultimately safe (PIUS) BWR. The reactor core and non-nuclear portion of the plant are similar to current BWR designs, but a special, prestressed concrete reactor vessel (PCRV) with unique internal design replaces most of the nuclear island. A natural circulation PIUS BWR with key components inside the PCRV is described. Forced circulation is an option. The reactor pressure, temperature, and thermal efficiencies match current BWRs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• OSTI ID: 5547125
• Report Number(s): CONF-851115-; TRN: 86-020531
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 50; Conference: American Nuclear Society winter meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 10 Nov 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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