Published September 1980 | Version v1
Journal article

Latest BWR designed for improved operation

  • 1. General Electric Co., San Jose, CA (USA). Nuclear Energy Div.

Description

The latest boiling water reactor technology is incorporated into the BWR system, the BWR/6, now being installed at the Grand Gulf 1 and 2 sites. The reactor and its components are described. Special features include the largest sized BWR/6 pressure vessels; a pressure suppression containment that provides a large heat sink as well as a double barrier to fission product release, and new and improved servicing and fuel handling equipment. (U.K.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
304
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
41-47
ISSN
0029-5507