Combined core makeup tank and heat removal system for a small modular pressurized water reactor
US9748004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combined makeup tank and passive residual heat removal system that places a tube and shell heat exchanger within the core makeup tank. An intake to the tube side of the heat exchanger is connected to the hot leg of the reactor core and the outlet of the tube side is connected to the cold leg of the reactor core. The shell side of the heat exchanger is connected to a separate heat sink through a second heat exchanger.
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