Steam generator accident mitigation system

    公开(公告)号:US11823804B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-21

    申请号:US17121873

    申请日:2020-12-15

    CPC classification number: G21C15/18 G21C9/022 G21C15/12 G21D3/04

    Abstract: A steam generator accident mitigation system is disclosed. A steam generator accident mitigation system to mitigate an accident if the accident occurs in a steam generator installed inside a containment building of a nuclear power plant according to an exemplary embodiment of the present system, the system including: a pressurizing tank which is installed inside the containment building and includes a first cooling water and a non-condensable gas for pressurizing the first cooling water therein; at least one connecting pipe connecting the steam generator and the pressurizing tank; and at least one connecting pipe valve which is installed in the at least one connecting pipe, respectively, and is able to control the amount of opening of the connecting pipe; wherein opening of the at least one connecting pipe valve permits fluid communication between the steam generator and the pressurizing tank.

    MAIN STREAM FOR REDUCING RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TO ATMOSPHERE UNDER SEVERE ACCIDENT

    公开(公告)号:US20190189299A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-20

    申请号:US16221797

    申请日:2018-12-17

    CPC classification number: G21D3/06 G21C17/002 G21D1/02 G21F9/001

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nuclear power plant main steam system, which reduces the atmospheric discharge of radioactive materials generated in an accident, the system including: a decontamination water tank containing decontamination water; and a connection pipe for connecting the decontamination water tank from a main steam pipe which connects a steam generator and a turbine, wherein the connection pipe is connected to the decontamination water tank through a main steam safety valve or a connection valve, wherein the main steam safety valve or the connection valve is configured by a three-way valve and is configured to discharge the generated steam to the air when an accident occurs within a design basis and to transfer the generated steam to the decontamination water tank when a severe accident occurs. A main steam system according to the present invention has an effect of reducing discharge of radioactive materials to the air when a containment bypass accident including a steam generator tube rupture caused by high-temperature steam occurs.

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