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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2015.01.003

SAFETY ASPECTS OF INTERMEDIATE HEAT TRANSPORT AND DECAY HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEMS OF SODIUM-COOLED FAST REACTORS  

CHETAL, SUBHASH CHANDER (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research)
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology / v.47, no.3, 2015 , pp. 260-266 More about this Journal
Abstract
Twenty sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs) have provided valuable experience in design, licensing, and operation. This paper summarizes the important safety criteria and safety guidelines of intermediate sodium systems, steam generators, decay heat removal systems and associated construction materials and in-service inspection. The safety criteria and guidelines provide a sufficient framework for design and licensing, in particular by new entrants in SFRs.
Keywords
Decay heat removal system; In-service inspection; Intermediate sodium system; Materials; Safety criteria; Sodium-cooled fast reactor; Sodium-heated steam generator;
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