Published 1995 | Version v1
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Periodic reviews of structural integrity of gas-cooled reactors

Creators

  • 1. Nuclear Electric plc, Berkeley (United Kingdom)

Description

Nuclear Electric operates 12 gas-cooled reactor power stations which have been in service for between 5 and 30 years. Periodically, comprehensive reviews of the safety cases are carried out for each station. The approach followed in these reviews in respect of structural integrity is outlined with the use of illustrative examples. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 117-122.
ISSN
0308-0161
CODEN
PRVPAS

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
26026106
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
AGR TYPE REACTORS; MAGNOX TYPE REACTORS; PRESSURE VESSELS; SAFETY REPORTS
Descriptors DEC
CONTAINERS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; GAS COOLED REACTORS; GCR TYPE REACTORS; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; NATURAL URANIUM REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS