Liquid metal cooled nuclear reactors

Details Liquid metal cooled nuclear reactors Liquid metal cooled nuclear reactors

1978-05-18

1980-10-07

Behrend, Harvey E.

52410, 176 19R, 176DIG2, G21C 900

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042266769

ABSTRACT:
The vault of a liquid metal cooled nuclear reactor is lined with thermal insulation. The insulation is in two layers, a first layer cladding the vault surface is of solid ceramic material while a second layer cladding the first layer is of fibrous or metallic material. In the event of a breach of the vessel leakage of liquid metal is absorbed by the second layer providing a conduction path to the first layer thereby enhancing heat loss to the concrete of the vault and maintaining the internal temperature at a safe limit.

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