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Nuclear reactor control

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5652202
A liquid metal cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor has power setback means for use in an emergency. On initiation of a trip-signal a control rod is injected into the core in two stages, firstly, by free fall to effect an immediate power-set back to a safe level and, secondly, by controlled insertion. Total shut-down of the reactor under all emergencies is avoided. 4 claims.
Assignee:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 4181569
OSTI ID:
5652202
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English