Published 1982
| Version v1
Conference paper
A review of operational experience with UK designed Magnox stations
- 1. Ente Nazionale per l'Energia Elettrica, Rome (Italy)
- 2. South of Scotland Electricity Board, Glasgow (UK)
- 3. Central Electricity Generating Board, London (UK)
- 4. Japan Atomic Power Co., Tokyo
- 5. British Nuclear Fuels Ltd., Annan
Description
Operational experience gained on Magnox reactors during the last five years is discussed. The performance of fuel, boilers and control systems and the development of in-reactor techniques for maintenance and repair are described. A summary is given of the scope of inspection and repair work which is being undertaken in order to ensure that these reactors will continue to operate safely and reliably through the 1980s. (U.K.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Publisher
- British Nuclear Energy Society
- Imprint Place
- London
- Imprint Title
- Gas-cooled reactors today. Operating experience. Engineering experience and developments. Vol 1
- Imprint Pagination
- 11 p.
Conference
- Title
- International Conference to mark 21 years of commercial nuclear power in the United Kingdom
- Dates
- 20-24 Sep 1982
- Place
- Bristol, United Kingdom
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 14783999
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- MAGNOX TYPE REACTORS; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; PERFORMANCE; REACTOR OPERATION
- Descriptors DEC
- NATURAL URANIUM REACTORS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; OPERATION; POWER PLANTS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS