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Nuclear reactors. [HTGR]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7209776
In a nuclear reactor installation comprising a fluid-cooled nuclear heat source within a primary pressure vessel, this latter and also auxiliary facilities including new and spent fuel stores are enveloped together within an outer envelope which is designed to afford protection from external missiles; but within this envelope the auxiliary facilities are isolated from the primary pressure vessel by pressure tight structure which, with the major part of the outer envelope, constitutes secondary containment means of the installation. 8 claims, 2 figures.
Assignee:
Nuclear Power Co. (Whetstone) Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 4033815
OSTI ID:
7209776
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English