9. Reactor building (BR)
9.1 Design and construction
The reactor building (RB) houses the nuclear boiler, i.e. the primary circuit, a small part of the secondary circuit and a number of auxiliary, emergency and backup circuits (or parts of circuits). Watertight, it forms the essential third barrier against the spread of radioactive products, particularly in the event of an accident releasing primary fluid into the reactor, hence the name "containment". Conversely, it protects the boiler...
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