Emergency deployable core catcher

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1980-01-03

1982-01-12

Cangialosi, Sal

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor protection or damage prevention

Core catchers

G21C 900

Patent

active

043103855

ABSTRACT:
An emergency melt down core catcher apparatus for a nuclear reactor having a retrofitable eutectic solute holding vessel connected to a core containment vessel with particle transferring fluid and particles or granules of solid eutectic solute materials contained therein and transferable by automatically operated valve means to transport and position the solid eutectic solute material in a position below the core to catch and react with any partial or complete melt down of the fuel core.

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