Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Circulating fluid within reactor
Patent
1992-10-19
1994-06-14
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Circulating fluid within reactor
376377, G21C 1500
Patent
active
053217314
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a modular steam separator with integrated dryer especially adapted for separating and drying steam exiting the core of a nuclear boiling water reactor. The instant modular separator with integrated dryer has a standpipe with a proximal end that is connectable to the upper plenum of the core of the nuclear reactor and a distal end that is connected to a proximal end of a steam separator. A distal end of the steam separator is connected to a steam distribution channel that extends in fluid communication to a steam dryer. The steam dryer has a steam vent for passage of dry steam to the steam dome of the reactor and a water drain connected to the reactor's downcomer region.
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Beulick J. S.
Chelliah Meena
General Electric Company
Walsh Donald P.
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