Chernobyl accident vs candu 3 reactor

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The discussion revolves around the potential for a similar accident to occur at a CANDU 3 reactor as experienced during the Chernobyl disaster. Participants are exploring the differences in reactor design, specifically focusing on containment structures and shutdown processes.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are questioning whether the same type of accident could occur in a CANDU 3 reactor, considering factors such as containment and coolant loss. There are suggestions to compare the shutdown processes and containment features of both reactor types.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking information and others suggesting specific areas of comparison. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance has been offered regarding aspects to consider in the analysis.

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Participants mention the need for more information and resources to adequately address the question, indicating potential constraints in available knowledge and understanding of reactor safety features.

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Hello,
Quick question I'm having a hard time finding much information, or at least information I'm absorbing. I'm just supposed to write a paragraph on:

Could the same accident at Chernobyl happen in a CANDU 3 reactor?

Anything to help get me started anyone?
 
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shanktank said:
Hello,
Quick question I'm having a hard time finding much information, or at least information I'm absorbing. I'm just supposed to write a paragraph on:

Could the same accident at Chernobyl happen in a CANDU 3 reactor?

Anything to help get me started anyone?
The Nuclear Engineering board might be a better place to find your answer.

You would have to compare the containment structures for both reactors. Since Chernobyl was being shut-down when it had a melt-down, you may want to compare the shut-down process for both reactors. Chernobyl was a "loss of coolant" melt-down you may wish to compare the methods of each for preventing loss of coolant.

AM
 
http://canteach.candu.org/library/19910101.pdf

read the above.
 
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