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Re: [Phys-l] Nuclear Power and the Grid



This may be an incredibly simple minded question, but when the grid collapses, why is it necessary to scram the reactor. Since the reactor generates steam for a turbine, why can't it be vented out the cooling stack until the grid has stabilized?

Bob at PC