Phrases with «reactor containment»

Reactor containment refers to a protective structure that holds nuclear reactors, preventing harmful substances from escaping in case of a possible leak or accident. It acts as a barrier and keeps radioactive materials contained within the reactor, ensuring the safety of the surroundings. Full definition

Sentences with «reactor containment»

  • Workers at Fukushima were forced to vent hydrogen and steam after fuel assemblies melted in order to prevent an even more catastrophic damage to reactor containment structures and a far greater radiation release. (scientificamerican.com)
  • The dome is the final structural component of Barakah 4's reactor containment building, which houses the nuclear reactor vessel, steam generators and other major components. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • The large white rectangular structures in the center of Figure 1 are the turbine buildings with the two reactor containments on the left. (ucsusa.org)
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