An ex-vessel steam explosion has been considered as one of the most challenging severe
accident phenomena to the integrity of the reactor cavity and containment of a nuclear power …

The occurrence of a steam explosion for advanced light water reactors (LWRs), whether
within or below the reactor pressure vessel in the cavity, is analyzed to determine the …

CANDU reactors are pressurized heavy water–moderated and heavy water–cooled reactor
designs. During commissioning of nuclear power plants, a range of possible accidents must …

Abstract Two-dimensional (2-D) experiments have been conducted to study the
phenomenon of liquid entrainment associated with interfacial hydrodynamic instabilities, in …

In Chaps. 7 and 9 the results of the risk studies for LWRs and the facts and consequences of
the severe nuclear accidents of Chernobyl and Fukushima were assessed. The severe …

An ex-vessel steam explosion has been considered one of the most challenging severe
accident phenomena to the integrity of the reactor cavity and containment of a nuclear power …

The safety of light water reactors is based on long term international research programs. The
objective is to protect the operational personnel, the environment and the population against …

An Ex-vessel steam explosion might occur when hypothetical severe reactor accident
causes reactor vessel fails and the molten core pours into the water in the reactor cavity. A …