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AGR (Advanced Gas cooled Reactor). General Presentation of the British Nuclear Fleet

Author: Richard LENAIN

Publication date: October 10, 2023

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AGR casings are made of prestressed concrete; they vary from site to site (figure 18 ) and depend on the designer, MAGNOX experience and initial AGR commissioning. There are single-cavity casings (table 8 ) and honeycomb casings, better suited to an organization that takes into account radiation protection, cooling and thermal insulation of components, and retained for the latest installations.

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