Historical Development, Existing Analyses and Scope of Research

2 Historical Development, Existing Analyses and Scope of Research 

The use of nuclear energy in the production of electrical power involves substantial structural systems comprised of pressure vessels that house the reactor. Most of the light water (LWR) and pressurised water reactors (PWR) in 

One incentive for adopting PCRV is the economic advantages to be expected. These advantages arise, for example, from 

Attractive features from a safety point of view include 

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