reactor scram
A 'reactor scram' is a critical safety procedure in nuclear reactors, involving the rapid shutdown of the fission process to prevent accidents.
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Definition
C2Nuclear Safety
(technical, emergency)An emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor, rapidly halting the fission reaction by inserting control rods into the core.
Example
- During the test, an unexpected fluctuation triggered a reactor scram to ensure safety.
- Operators are trained to initiate a reactor scram in case of abnormal conditions.
C2Nuclear Operations
(technical)The process of inserting control rods into a reactor core to absorb neutrons and stop the fission reaction quickly.
Example
- The reactor scram procedure was followed to bring the reactor to a safe state.