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Steam generator assembly for pressurized water reactors with a straight tube bundle and a partial flow preheater traversible by pressurized water

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7365686
To reduce the temperature difference between a straight tube bundle and the housing surrounding the same in a steam generator assembly for pressurized water reactors, a preheater for feed water is provided, and part of the pressurized water, after it has flowed through the heat exchanger or steam generator proper, is used for heating the feedwater in the preheater. 3 claims, 1 drawing figure.
Assignee:
Kraftwerk Union Aktiengesellschaft
Patent Number(s):
US 3941099
OSTI ID:
7365686
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English