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Conventional fire protection considerations in LMFBRs

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/708238· OSTI ID:708238
In Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactors (LMFBRs) the presence of liquid alkali metals such as sodium or NaK precludes the utilization of conventional fire fighting agents in areas containing liquid metals. Also because of fundamental differences between an LMFBR plant layout and that of a Light Water Reactor (LWR) plant, special LMFBR fire protection guidelines were established. This report describes the design considerations for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant (CRBRP) fire protection system. The report concludes with a description of the CRBRP fire protection design features major differences from LWRs.
Research Organization:
Burns and Roe, Inc., Oradell, NJ (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC15-76CL98004
OSTI ID:
708238
Report Number(s):
DOE/CL/98004--17; ON: TI85029059
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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