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News and Discussions => History & Trivia => Topic started by: wlrun3@aol.com on May 28, 2009, 02:32

Title: bwr relief valves
Post by: wlrun3@aol.com on May 28, 2009, 02:32

   ...do bwr model 6's have 8 srv's, 4 erv's and 1 target rock like other bwr models...

   ...do they function in the same way...

Title: Re: bwr relief valves
Post by: Fermi2 on May 28, 2009, 05:13

The type of SRV isn't model specific, it's plant specific. Fermi had 15 Two Stage Pilot Operated SRVs with no ERV/PORVs. Target Rock is a Model type not necessarily a valve type.

The amount and type depend on the utility's design philosophy.

Mike