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HEAT TRANSPORT [1 record]

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Record 1 1979-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Power Stations
CONT

Heat transport system. (...) It circulates pressurized heavy water coolant through the reactor fuel channels to remove fission heat. The heated coolant is transported to the steam generators where it heats ordinary water to form steam which drives the turbine generator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Centrales nucléaires
CONT

En termes spécifiques, le caloportage signifie le transport de l'énergie thermique du combustible à la turbine. (...) on utilise le terme "caloportage" en relation avec le débit de chaleur à haute température qui conduit directement à la production d'électricité.

Spanish

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