Loss-of-pressure-control accident
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Loss-of-pressure-control accident
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A loss-of-pressure-control accident (LOPA) is a mode of failure for a nuclear reactor that involves the pressure of the confined coolant falling below specification. Most commercial types of nuclear reactor use a pressure vessel to maintain pressure in the reactor plant. This is necessary in a pressurized water reactor to prevent boiling in the core, which could lead to a nuclear meltdown. This is also necessary in other types of reactor plants to prevent moderators from having uncontrolled prop
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Event where the pressure of confined coolant falls below specification
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss-of-pressure-control_accident
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2022-10-01T21:33:02Z
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