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1. General operation of a nuclear unit
This section briefly describes the general operation of a nuclear unit; a fuller, more detailed explanation can be found in Part 1
In the boiler, the primary water heats up as it passes through the core (site of the nuclear reaction), then flows into the steam generators (SGs) where it transfers its heat to the water in the secondary circuit, which vaporizes, before returning to the core. The steam thus produced turns the turbine that drives the alternator, which generates electricity. Returned to the liquid state in the condenser by the so-called "cooling"...
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Law no. 2006-686 of June 13, 2006 on nuclear transparency and safety.
Arrêté du 26 février 1974 relatif à la construction du circuit primaire principal des chaudières nucléaires à eau (JORF du 12 mars 1974).
Arrêté du 10 novembre 1999 relatif à la surveillance de l'exploitation du circuit primaire principal et des circuits secondaires principaux des réacteurs...
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