Published 1991 | Version v1
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Passive and engineered safety features of the prototype fast reactor (PFR), Dounreay

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA, Dounreay (United Kingdom)

Description

Prototype fast reactor (PFR) combines passive and engineered safety features. Natural convection, a strong negative power coefficient, the decay heat removal system, and a fuel design able to operate beyond failure are all inherent and passive safety features of the PFR. The reliable shutdown system and the protection provided against SGU leaks are example of engineered protection. Experience at PFR demonstrates the worth and potential of a range of passive and engineered safeguards

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Specialists' meeting on passive and active safety features of LMFRs

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Specialists' meeting on passive and active safety features of LMFRs
Imprint Pagination
253 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 60-63
Report number
IWGFR--85

Conference

Title
IAEA-IWGFR specialists' meeting on passive and active safety features of LMFRs
Dates
5-7 Nov 1991
Place
Oarai, Ibaraki (Japan)

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
31042173
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
AFTER-HEAT REMOVAL; ENGINEERED SAFETY SYSTEMS; FAST REACTORS; LEAKS; NATURAL CONVECTION; POWER COEFFICIENT; REACTOR SAFETY; REACTOR SHUTDOWN; RELIABILITY
Descriptors DEC
CONVECTION; ENERGY TRANSFER; EPITHERMAL REACTORS; HEAT TRANSFER; MASS TRANSFER; REACTIVITY COEFFICIENTS; REACTORS; REMOVAL; SAFETY; SHUTDOWN

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