Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor protection or damage prevention – Core catchers
Patent
1982-03-09
1983-11-01
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor protection or damage prevention
Core catchers
376399, 376352, 376281, G21C 1500
Patent
active
044129696
ABSTRACT:
A device which mitigates against the effects of a failed coolant loop in a nuclear reactor by restricting the outflow of coolant from the reactor through the failed loop and by retaining any particulated debris from a molten core which may result from coolant loss or other cause. The device reduces the reverse pressure drop through the failed loop by limiting the access of coolant in the reactor to the inlet of the failed loop. The device also spreads any particulated core debris over a large area to promote cooling.
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Markowski Franz J.
Tilbrook Roger W.
Behrend Harvey E.
Besha Richard G.
Weinberger James W.
Weiss Sandra
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