Nuclear reactor installation
US4238290A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a nuclear reactor installation, a steam generator's live-steam line leading through the containment, is equipped with a fast-acting shut-off valve, to shut off the steam in the event of a line break. If the steam pressure rises in the generator, the valve acts as a safety valve and releases a small amount of steam, so that there is no danger of damage to the steam generator. The invention is of interest particularly for light-water reactors, e.g., pressurized-water reactors.
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