The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus for a steam generator disposed between a steam generator and a flow mixing header to fasten the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealed manner, and an integral reactor including the same. Fastening the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealing manner includes: a base plate mounted on the flow mixing header having a through hole formed at the center thereof; and a steam generator connecting portion protruding along the circumference of the through hole in the base plate allowing an outlet of the steam generator to be inserted and fastened thereto. Since the connection for the steam generator is tightly fastened to the flow mixing header, leakage of a coolant therebetween is prevented, and since the steam generator is horizontally disposed in the flow mixing header, structural stabilization may be achieved.

A printed circuit heat exchanger for use in a reactor includes a core formed from a stack of plates diffusion bonded together. The core has: a top face, a bottom face disposed opposite the top face, a first side face extending between the top face and the bottom face, and a second side face disposed opposite the first side face. The printed circuit heat exchanger includes: a plurality of primary channels defined in the core, each of the primary channels extending from a primary inlet defined in the first side face to a primary outlet defined in the second side face; and a plurality of secondary channels defined in the core, each of the secondary channels extending among at least some of the primary channels from a secondary inlet defined in the top face to a secondary outlet defined in the top face.

Primary circuit auxiliary systems. The invention provides integrity and normal operation of the T-unit, including cases when the unit operates under abnormal conditions. The flow mixing T-unit of reactor volume control system which includes a T-piece connected with two ends to the bypass line carrying the coolant of one temperature, and with the additional opening to the makeup system pipeline carrying the coolant of a different temperature under emergency and an insert which separates the coolant flows of different temperature, the insert is installed upstream the coolant flow in the bypass so that its outer part is located upstream the coolant inlet into the T-unit, and its inner part is cantilevered inside the T-unit and forms a tube with openings in the area of the T-piece. The T-unit is provided with an adapter mounted at its outlet and forming, together with the insert, a coaxial channel for coolant flow.

Primary circuit auxiliary systems. The invention provides integrity and normal operation of the T-unit, including cases when the unit operates under abnormal conditions. The flow mixing T-unit of reactor volume control system which includes a T-piece connected with two ends to the bypass line carrying the coolant of one temperature, and with the additional opening to the makeup system pipeline carrying the coolant of a different temperature under emergency and an insert which separates the coolant flows of different temperature, the insert is installed upstream the coolant flow in the bypass so that its outer part is located upstream the coolant inlet into the T-unit, and its inner part is cantilevered inside the T-unit and forms a tube with openings in the area of the T-piece. The T-unit is provided with an adapter mounted at its outlet and forming, together with the insert, a coaxial channel for coolant flow.

The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus for a steam generator disposed between a steam generator and a flow mixing header to fasten the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealed manner, and an integral reactor including the same. The connecting apparatus for a steam generator disposed between a steam generator and a flow mixing header and fastening the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealing manner includes: a baseplate mounted on the flow mixing header and having a through hole formed at the center thereof; and a steam generator connecting portion protruding along the circumference of the through hole in the base plate and allowing an outlet of the steam generator to be inserted and fastened thereto. Through this configuration, since the connecting apparatus for a steam generator is tightly fastened to the flow mixing header, leakage of a coolant therebetween may be prevented, and since the steam generator is horizontally disposed in the flow mixing header, structural stabilization may be achieved.

The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus for a steam generator disposed between a steam generator and a flow mixing header to fasten the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealed manner, and an integral reactor including the same. The connecting apparatus for a steam generator disposed between a steam generator and a flow mixing header and fastening the steam generator to the flow mixing header in a sealing manner includes: a baseplate mounted on the flow mixing header and having a through hole formed at the center thereof; and a steam generator connecting portion protruding along the circumference of the through hole in the base plate and allowing an outlet of the steam generator to be inserted and fastened thereto. Through this configuration, since the connecting apparatus for a steam generator is tightly fastened to the flow mixing header, leakage of a coolant therebetween may be prevented, and since the steam generator is horizontally disposed in the flow mixing header, structural stabilization may be achieved.

System for storing radioactive materials comprising: —a canister (4) containing radioactive waste; —a container (C), provided with a casing (1), a base (2) and a cover (3), and a passive helicoidal convection-based ventilation system provided with: lower air inlets (5); an area (6) of air circulation between the canister (4) and the inner surface of the container (C), and upper air outlets (7); the inlets (5) and outlets (7) have a decreasing variation of section in the direction of air circulation, are curved and facing an oblique direction with respect to the radial direction of the container, the air between said inlets (5) and outlets (7) describing an upward helicoidal path around the capsule or canister (4).

A nuclear steam supply system utilizing gravity-driven natural circulation for primary coolant flow through a fluidly interconnected reactor vessel and a steam generating vessel. In one embodiment, the steam generating vessel includes a plurality of vertically stacked heat exchangers operable to convert a secondary coolant from a saturated liquid to superheated steam by utilizing heat gained by the primary coolant from a nuclear fuel core in the reactor vessel. The secondary coolant may be working fluid associated with a Rankine power cycle turbine-generator set in some embodiments. The steam generating vessel and reactor vessel may each be comprised of vertically elongated shells, which in one embodiment are arranged in lateral adjacent relationship. In one embodiment, the reactor vessel and steam generating vessel are physically discrete self-supporting structures which may be physically located in the same containment vessel.

A nuclear steam supply system utilizing gravity-driven natural circulation for primary coolant flow through a fluidly interconnected reactor vessel and a steam generating vessel. In one embodiment, the steam generating vessel includes a plurality of vertically stacked heat exchangers operable to convert a secondary coolant from a saturated liquid to superheated steam by utilizing heat gained by the primary coolant from a nuclear fuel core in the reactor vessel. The secondary coolant may be working fluid associated with a Rankine power cycle turbine-generator set in some embodiments. The steam generating vessel and reactor vessel may each be comprised of vertically elongated shells, which in one embodiment are arranged in lateral adjacent relationship. In one embodiment, the reactor vessel and steam generating vessel are physically discrete self-supporting structures which may be physically located in the same containment vessel.

Described herein is a clamp for repairing a site of at least one damaged nozzle on a pipe for carrying liquid, such as a sparger nozzle in a header pipe in a boiling water reactor of a nuclear power plant. The clamp in general includes a housing configured for mounting over the site on a surface the pipe, wherein the housing has a front, sides, top, and back. The housing may include an opening, or the clamp may include an orifice plate having an opening and being positioned on the front side of the housing such that liquid exiting the pipe flows through one or both the opening in the housing and opening in the orifice plate. The clamp also includes a bottom surface which, together with the housing and orifice plate, when included, defines an interior chamber. The bottom plate has an opening for alignment, upon installation, with the site, and at least one member, for example, wedges for securing one of the damaged nozzle or support rings for stabilizing a replacement nozzle in position within the housing.