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CANDU 9 design for hydrogen in containment

Grant et al., 1997

Document ID: 12339804867439470607
Author: Grant S; Hawboldt R; Kessler B
Publication year: 1997

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CANDU 9 is a single unit plant whose design is based on proven CANDU technology with some design improvements in plant performance and safety. One improvement is in the area of post-accident hydrogen control. The reactor building layout and hydrogen control system …

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