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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2009
Theo G. Theofanous, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Nam Truc Dinh, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Richard M. Wachowiak, Wilmington, NC (US);
Theo G. Theofanous, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Nam Truc Dinh, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Richard M. Wachowiak, Wilmington, NC (US);
GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC, Wilmington, NC (US);
Abstract
Example embodiments provide a Basemat-Internal Melt Arrest and Coolability device (BiMAC) that offers improved spatial and mechanical characteristics for use in damage prevention and risk mitigation in accident scenarios. Example embodiments may include a BiMAC having an inclination of less than 10-degrees from the basemat floor and/or coolant channels of less than 4 inches in diameter, while maintaining minimum safety margins required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.