Control

4.5.1. Control mechanisms

Four types of control for integral reactor were identified in addition to soluble boron as given in the table below:

Type

Advantages

Disadvantages

Conventional

external

drives

Proven.

Need height for drives.

Rod ejection possibility.

Long rod connectors in integral designs.

Internal

hydraulic

Reduced number of penetrations. Simple.

Compact.

No rod ejection.

Need reliability data.

Internal

electro — mechanical

Reduced penetrations.

Compact.

No rod ejection.

Requires only cable connection.

R & D needed.

No rods (not suitable for present generation loop type reactors)

Simple

Eliminates all rod accidents Compact

No fast scram.

Safety during design basis and beyond design accidents must be demonstrated.