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Conference Article: Improved primary pipe design concepts for future FBR

Chetal, S.C.; Chellapandi, P. (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam (India))

Abstract

In this paper some design concepts are described that: (i) Minimize the loss of coolant to core in case of pipe rupture. (Ii) Improve in-service inspection. (Iii) Eliminate double ended guillotine rupture (DEGR) from design basis event (DBE). (author)

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key words: design basis accidents; fbr type reactors; loss of coolant; pipes; primary coolant circuits; ruptures; breeder reactors; epithermal reactors; fast reactors;
Reference:
Proceedings of a technical meeting held in Kalpakkam, India 13-17 January 2003
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--1406, pp:141-144