Analysis of the Processes in Spent Fuel Pools in Case of Loss of Heat Removal due to Water Leakage

The safe storage of spent fuel assemblies in the spent fuel pools is very important. These facilities are not covered by leaktight containment; thus, the consequences of overheating and melting of fuel in the spent fuel pools can be very severe. On the other hand, due to low decay heat of fuel assem...

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Main Authors: Algirdas Kaliatka, Viktor Ognerubov, Virginijus Vileiniškis, Eugenijus Ušpuras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/598975