[ RadSafe ] BWR SCRAM sequence

[Doug Huffman]

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It did not at Chernobyl.  Shape is an essential term in the
determination of critical mass.  I knew it as 'Buckling'.  See IIRC
Glasstone's source Book on Atomic Energy

On 3/17/2011 09:16, Doug Aitken wrote:
> As a person with only a basic understanding of the workings of these
> reactors, any detail will be very welcome.
> One question I keep getting is what happens if the rods melt and pool in the
> base of the containment. Will the mass of material go critical? 
> 
> Regards
> Doug
> 
> Doug Aitken
> QHSE Advisor, Schlumberger D&M Operations Support
> Cell Phone: 713-562-8585
> (alternate e-mail: doug.aitken at slb.com )
> Mail: c/o Therese Wigzell,
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> Drilling & Measurements HQ,
> 300 Schlumberger Drive, MD15,
> Sugar Land, Texas 77478
> 
> 
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