A method of conditioning a power generation circuit of a nuclear reactor power plant

Abstract From the Canadian patent

In a nuclear power plant making use of a high temperature gas cooled reactor it is necessary, prior to commencing power generation and connection of a generator to an electrical distribution grid to condition the power , generation circuit of the plant. This involves creating stable conditions within the power generation circuit. To this end the plant includes a start-, up blower system for circulating working fluid typically helium, around the , power generation circuit until the desired conditions are satisfied. The startup blower system typically includes a normally open in-line valve at least , one blower connected in parallel with the in-line valve and a normally closed isolation …