Published May 12, 1992
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Journal article
Some thoughts on the WWER family of nuclear reactors
Creators
- 1. Budapesti Mueszaki Egyetem, Budapest (Hungary). Hoe- es Rendszertechnika Intezet
Description
An overview is presented of the reconstruction of WWER-440 and WWER-1000 type, Soviet-made nuclear reactors for enhanced safety in these power plants. The experts' opinion of International Atomic Energy Agency on the safety of these nuclear power plants is discussed, and their recommendations for restructuring these reactors are presented. The problem of waste management and waste disposal is also considered. The most important technological parameters and overal layout of both WWER-440 and WWER-1000 type reactors are reported. (R.P.) 11 refs.; 4 figs.; 3 tabs
Additional details
Additional titles
- Original title (Hungarian)
- Nehany gondolat a VVER reaktor-csaladrol
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Energia es Atomtechnika
- Journal Volume
- 1992
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Journal Page Range
- p. 15-17.
- ISSN
- 0013-7316
- CODEN
- ENATAO
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Hungary
- Country of Input or Organization
- Hungary
- INIS RN
- 24033519
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
- Descriptors DEI
- MODIFICATIONS; RADIOACTIVE WASTES; REACTOR SAFETY; SAFETY STANDARDS; WWER TYPE REACTORS
- Descriptors DEC
- ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; MATERIALS; POWER REACTORS; PWR TYPE REACTORS; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; REACTORS; SAFETY; STANDARDS; THERMAL REACTORS; WASTES; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS