Hydrogen removal from LWR containments by catalytic coated thermal insulation elements

Objective

An alternative concept for mitigation of hydrogen in the containment shall be developed. The concept focuses on catalytic coated surfaces of the thermal insulation of the primary system components. A first estimate shows that there are sufficient insulation surfaces to achieve adequate recombination rates. As compared to the installation of catalytic recombiner modules, physical considerations indicate potentials for a higher safety and better economic conditions of the alternative concept. The project shall combine experimental work, numerical simulation and safety/cost/benefit analysis to establish the concept as a product for the nuclear technology market.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EAECTP C - Research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of nuclear energy (1998 to 2002)

Topic(s)

• 2.1.2.-1.2.1 - Severe accident management measures

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

BATTELLE INGENIEURTECHNIK GMBH

Address

Düsseldorfer Straße 9
65760 Eschborn
Germany

Participants (5)

CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS, MEDIAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS

Spain

Address

Avenida Complutense 22
Madrid

EMPRESARIOS AGRUPADOS INTERNACIONAL SA

Spain

Address

3,Magallanes 3
28015 Madrid

FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH GMBH

Germany

Address

Wilhelm-johnen-straße
52425 Juelich

KAEFER ISOLIERTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Address

Getreidestrasse 3
28217 Bremen

SWEDPOWER AB

Sweden

Address

Jaemtlandsgatan 99
162 16 Stockholm