#reactor_safety
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CATHARE: Thermal-Hydraulics Simulation Software for Nuclear Safety
CATHARE is a system-scale thermal-hydraulics simulation software developed by CEA since 1979 for nuclear safety analysis and reactor design.
Nuclear containment building: design, types, and safety function
Technical overview of nuclear containment buildings, including PWR, BWR, and CANDU designs, suppression systems, and regulatory testing requ...
Nuclear meltdown: causes, progression, and reactor safety
Technical overview of nuclear core meltdowns, including causes, progression stages, and safety mechanisms across different reactor types.
Spent fuel pool: Design, operation, and safety
Technical overview of spent fuel pools for nuclear fuel storage, cooling, and radiation shielding.
Corium: Composition, Formation, and Behavior in Nuclear Meltdowns
Corium is a lava-like mixture of nuclear fuel, structural materials, and fission products formed during a reactor core meltdown.
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.