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I guess it's the strongest form of structure to form the end of the upright cylinder which is the basic reactor enclosure. The reactor must be enclosed with a structure which can contain the worst type of reactor failure which would release a lot of steam. It also protects the reactor and its equipment from the weather.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis is not the shape of the reactor itself, it is the top of the secondary containment. This is a large cylinder surrounding the reactor, and for structural reasons it is better to have a domed end then a flat top. This is similar to the domed ends on a tank of liquid gas, it just makes it stronger.
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