GB1036884A - Improvements in gas-cooled nuclear reactors - Google Patents

Improvements in gas-cooled nuclear reactors

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Publication number
GB1036884A
GB1036884A GB38996/61A GB3899661A GB1036884A GB 1036884 A GB1036884 A GB 1036884A GB 38996/61 A GB38996/61 A GB 38996/61A GB 3899661 A GB3899661 A GB 3899661A GB 1036884 A GB1036884 A GB 1036884A
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Prior art keywords
pressure vessel
shield
core
gas
coolant
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GB38996/61A
Inventor
Anthony James Taylor
Terence Ivor Mccabe
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Babcock International Ltd
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Babcock and Wilcox Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C1/00—Reactor types
    • G21C1/32—Integral reactors, i.e. reactors wherein parts functionally associated with the reactor but not essential to the reaction, e.g. heat exchangers, are disposed inside the enclosure with the core
    • G21C1/326—Integral reactors, i.e. reactors wherein parts functionally associated with the reactor but not essential to the reaction, e.g. heat exchangers, are disposed inside the enclosure with the core wherein the heat exchanger is disposed next to or beside the core
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C11/00—Shielding structurally associated with the reactor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C13/00—Pressure vessels; Containment vessels; Containment in general
    • G21C13/02—Details
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C13/00—Pressure vessels; Containment vessels; Containment in general
    • G21C13/02—Details
    • G21C13/024—Supporting constructions for pressure vessels or containment vessels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C13/00—Pressure vessels; Containment vessels; Containment in general
    • G21C13/02—Details
    • G21C13/04—Arrangements for expansion and contraction
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C5/00—Moderator or core structure; Selection of materials for use as moderator
    • G21C5/02—Details
    • G21C5/10—Means for supporting the complete structure
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
    • Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Structure Of Emergency Protection For Nuclear Reactors (AREA)
  • Physical Or Chemical Processes And Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

1,036,884. Reactors. BABCOCK & WILCOX Ltd. Oct. 31, 1962 [Oct. 31, 1961], No. 38996/61. Heading G6C. In a carbon dioxide gas-cooled reactor the core is completely surrounded by a return shield formed of blocks of neutron-absorbing material enclosed in metal casing. The shield absorbs both fast neutrons and gamma radiation. A spherical pressure vessel surrounds the shield and heat exchangers are mounted between the pressure vessel and shield. The core support grid is carried by vertical columns which pass through the pressure vessel and rest on the floor of the biological shield which encloses the pressure vessel, flexible bellows being provided to permit relative movement of the pressure vessel and the core. The pressure vessel is suspended by slings from the biological shield. The coolant gas circulators are housed in bosses forming part of the pressure vessel and urge the gas vertically upwards through the core and downwards through the heat exchangers. Control of the coolant flow is effected by flap valves and the exchangers incorporate both economisers and superheaters. Coolant is extracted from the main circuit and passed through external filters to control the dust content. The floor of neutron shield may be formed as a hopper to permit removal of debris from the core.
GB38996/61A 1961-10-31 1961-10-31 Improvements in gas-cooled nuclear reactors Expired GB1036884A (en)

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GB (2) GB1036883A (en)
NL (2) NL284905A (en)

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GB1095526A (en) * 1964-04-29
CH619507A5 (en) * 1977-03-21 1980-09-30 Bbc Brown Boveri & Cie

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