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Record 1 2008-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
OBS

The cylindrical tank containing the pressure tubes and moderator, called the "calandria", sits on its side. Thus, the CANDU core is horizontal. A fuelling machine visits each end of the core, one fuelling and the other de-fuelling, allowing operators to insert fresh fuel at alternate ends for neighbouring fuel channels.

Key term(s)
  • heavy water moderator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission

Spanish

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