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Record 1 1980-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
CONT

The booster system serves two functions: (...) Xenon Override Capability. (...) Reactivity Shim (i.e., to permit reactor operation for significant periods without fuelling).

OBS

Applies to CANDU nuclear reactors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales nucléaires
CONT

Le système de surréactivité exerce deux fonctions: (...) Capacité de neutralisation de l'empoisonnement xénon.(...) Maintien de la réactivité (c.-à-d. pour permettre le fonctionnement du réacteur pendant une période importante sans rechargement en combustible).

Spanish

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