Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor protection or damage prevention – Core catchers
Patent
1985-11-21
1987-03-17
Kyle, Deborah L.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor protection or damage prevention
Core catchers
376273, 376293, G21C 900
Patent
active
046506420
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a nuclear reactor containment including a reactor vessel disposed within a cavity with capability for complete inherent decay heat removal in the earth and surrounded by a cast steel containment member which surrounds the vessel. The member has a thick basemat in contact with metal pilings. The basemat rests on a bed of porous particulate material, into which water is fed to produce steam which is vented to the atmosphere. There is a gap between the reactor vessel and the steel containment member. The containment member holds any sodium or core debris escaping from the reactor vessel if the core melts and breaches the vessel.
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Gluekler Emil L.
Hunsbedt Anstein
Lazarus Jonathan D.
Carnahan L. E.
Gaither Roger S.
Hightower Judson R.
Kyle Deborah L.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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