Process inherent ultimate safety boiling-water reactor

Journal Article · · Nucl. Saf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6205978

Forsberg, C W

The article describes a Process Inherent Ultimate Safety (PIUS) boiling-water reactor (BWR). Its design may eliminate the possibility of reactor core meltdown and simplify reactor design. The PIUS/BWR uses the pressure vessel and two-zone water concepts of the PIUS pressurized-water reactor, a fluidic in-vessel emergency core cooling system, and a low excess reactivity core. In an emergency the PIUS/BWR does not require the operation of any mechanical or electrical components for reactor shutdown or afterheat cooling, and it is not dependent on any equipment outside the reactor pressure vessel.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• OSTI ID: 6205978
• Journal Information: Nucl. Saf.; (United States), Vol. 26:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
ECCS
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