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LIGHT-WATER COOLANT [1 record]

Record 1 2009-10-28

English

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

Use of LEU fuel and light water coolant has resulted in a lower xenon load following reactor power reduction compared to CANDU.

French

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

L'utilisation de combustible LEU et d'un caloporteur à eau légère a permis de diminuer la charge de xénon suite à une réduction de la puissance du réacteur par rapport au CANDU.

Spanish

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