Inventors:
John M. Skarpelos - Fremont CA
Assignee:
General Electric Company - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G21C 900
Abstract:
A measure providing improved personnel safety in the operation of a steam producing, water cooled, boiling water nuclear fission reactor for generating electrical power is disclosed. The measure comprises utilizing catalytic oxidation to inhibit the escape of certain radioactive material from the reactor and its passage through the steam circuit.