#reactor_safety
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Decay heat: Physics, reactor safety, and spent fuel management
Decay heat is thermal energy from radioactive decay in nuclear reactors and spent fuel, critical for post-shutdown cooling and safety.
Residual heat removal system
The residual heat removal system (RHR) removes decay heat from nuclear reactors post-shutdown and serves as a key safety component in PWRs a...
Control rods: Operating principles, materials, and safety functions
Overview of control rods in nuclear reactors, covering operating principles, neutron-absorbing materials, and safety mechanisms.