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Conference Article: Flow schemes and design features of HTGR residual heat removal systems

Golovko, V.F.; Kiryuschin, A.I.; Kuzavkov, N.G. (OKBM, Nizhny Novgorod (Russian Federation))

Abstract

HTGRs are intended to be located near industrial plants and residential areas, therefore they must possess enhanced safety characteristics. One of the most important safety aspects associated with reactor operation is reliability of residual heat removal system (RHRS). This paper describes design options for heat removal systems for small pebble bed reactor which provide a high degree of reliability for residual heat removal.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Specialists meeting on decay heat removal and heat transfer under normal and accident conditions in gas cooled reactors. Juelich (Germany). 6-8 Jul 1992
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--757, pp:72-75