Chapter
Severe accident prevention and mitigation in pressurized heavy water reactors
Abstract
A summary of the unique design features of the pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs), also known as CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactors in Canada and some other operating nations of PHWRs, which enable it to support accident management is described. The strategies and success paths in severe accident prevention and mitigation are provided to improve understanding. Severe accidents in PHWRs/CANDUs consist of a wide range of interacting …
Authors
Gyepi-Garbrah SH; Nitheanandan T
Book title
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors Candu
Pagination
pp. 477-508
Publication Date
January 1, 2021
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-12-822054-2.00017-9