Westinghouse AP600 core design diversification for compliance with utility requirements

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:76098

Carlson, W R; Hoerner, J A

The utility requirements document (URD) has necessitated diversification in the reactor system designs of advanced LWRs, especially in the area of core design. The AP600 core design incorporates both proven and innovative design features to insure compliance with these utility functional requirements. A fuel rod diagram is included in the paper.

• OSTI ID: 76098
• Report Number(s): CONF-940602--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Vol. 70; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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