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Conference Article: French gas cooled reactor experience with moisture ingress

Bastien, D.; Brie, M. (CEA Centre d'Etudes de Saclay, 91 - Gif-sur-Yvette (France))

Abstract

During the history of operation of six gas cooled reactors in France, some experience has been gained with accidental water ingress into the primary system. This occurred as a result of leaks in steam generators. This paper describes the cause of the leaks, and the resulting consequences.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Technical committee meeting on response of fuel, fuel elements and gas cooled reactor cores under accidental air or water ingress conditions. Beijing (China). 25-27 Oct 1993
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--784, pp:32-37