Discussion on Session 2: PWR coolants

Mr Y. Solomon Radiation field buildup. Radiation field buildup is a concern as it leads to occupational

radiation exposures higher than we would like to

see. The subject is further discussed by Dr

Shaw in his paper in Session 4.

Effects of crud on a core. These are shown in

Table 1. These may be thermal or hydraulic

effects, or concentration phenomena resulting from boiling in the crud deposit. The thermal and hydraulic effects, and the concentration of Li in the crud all lead to accelerated corrosion of the cladding, and are therefore to be avoided. Accelerated corrosion due to Li