In case of a Severe Accident due to the melting of the reactor core, the transmission of critical information can no longer be ensured by the organic cables because of the very high temperature and the high level of radiation.
Special links, with mineral insulated cable, have been developed as well as connectors and electrical penetrations modules to perform these functions.
The “Severe Accident” Line is a global concept, including various components, ensuring the transmission of electrical signals from a sensor located inside the containment to the control room.
The mineral insulated cables are equipped with “A.G” hermetic connectors on the inside of the enclosure.
For electrical signals transmission, with “A.G” hermetic connectors integrated at each end (Max length: 80 m).
Connector base to be welded on the sensor.
50 years of Nuclear Expertise
MIRION Technologies IST France is the world leader in electrical penetrations for nuclear reactor containment enclosures.
As part of the EPR, IST France has developed a range of specific products for applications in severe accident conditions.
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