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Reference, Questions and Help => Nuke Q&A => Definitions => Topic started by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:19

Title: Transient
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:19

A change in the reactor coolant system temperature and/or pressure due to a change in power output of the reactor. Transients can be caused (1) by adding or removing neutron poisons, (2) by that is increasing or decreasing electrical load on the turbine generator, or (3) by accident conditions.