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https://aris.iaea.org/PDF/BWRX-300_2020.pdf https://aris.iaea.org/PDF/BWRX-300_2020.pdf > The IC [Isolation Condenser] pool has an installed capacity that prov
by p1mrx 4y ago
https://aris.iaea.org/PDF/BWRX-300_2020.pdf https://aris.iaea.org/PDF/BWRX-300_2020.pdf
> The IC [Isolation Condenser] pool has an installed capacity that provides 7 days of reactor decay heat removal capability. The heat rejection process can be continued indefinitely by replenishing the IC pool inventory.
It would be nice if we were building reactors that could shut down without any external input. NuScale seems to be closest to production with a walk-away safe design. In other words, change "7 days" to "infinity days".