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3.1 Integrated or loop primary circuit
Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a fast-neutron power plant using sodium as coolant.
To prevent an incident in the steam generator from involving active sodium, a secondary sodium circuit transfers power from the primary circuit to the water-steam circuit.
The primary circuit can be arranged in two main groups:
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