Concrete for Reactor Vessels
Abstract
The economical production of nuclear power with the gas-cooled reactor concept requires a large nuclear core and high pressure; consequently, large thick-walled reactor vessels are required. The construction of such reactor pressure vessels with steel is extremely difficult; therefore, prestressed-concrete vessels were adopted as a substitute. The prestressed- concrete reactor vessel (PCRV) is ideal for this application since it appears that there is no limit to the pressure and vessel size other than the limitation of concrete strength.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA030960
Entities
People
- James E. McDonald