Hard Lessons with Hot Helium
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High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors: Lessons and Challenges
This chapter explores the history and operational experiences of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, focusing on specific cases like the Dragon and Peach Bottom reactors. It highlights the technical challenges faced, such as helium leakage and design flaws, while reflecting on the economic factors that led to their eventual shutdowns. The discussion emphasizes the lessons learned regarding reactor design, operational efficiency, and the evolving safety measures in the context of post-9/11 protocols.
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