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DIRECT-CYCLE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

One aim of the plant design is to achieve access for maintenance in the steam handling equipment. However, in a direct cycle nuclear power plant, the steam contains radioactive material. The activity levels are often sufficient to limit or prohibit access to portions of the equipment during full power operation.

Key term(s)
  • direct-cycle nuclear power plant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission

Spanish

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