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title: "Reactor Core"
industry: "Chemical Manufacturing"
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    unit: "MW"
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    value: 350
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Thermal stress exceeding yield strength (σ_y &gt; 250 MPa) causing creep rupture, or radiation embrittlement reducing fracture toughness (K_IC &lt; 50 MPa·√m)"
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      trigger: "Coolant flow reduction below 85% of design rate (e.g., pump failure)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Redundant coolant loops with independent power supplies and flow sensors triggering emergency shutdown at 80% flow"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Control rod withdrawal beyond 90% insertion depth"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Diverse reactor protection system with three independent shutdown channels using boron injection backup"
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# Industrial Specification: Reactor Core

## 1. Technical Definition
The central component of an industrial reactor where the primary chemical or nuclear reactions occur

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-300 bar, 200-350°C**. Failure boundary: **Pressure &gt; 350 bar OR temperature &gt; 400°C OR neutron flux &gt; 3×10¹⁴ n/cm²·s**, Mechanism: **Thermal stress exceeding yield strength (σ_y &gt; 250 MPa) causing creep rupture, or radiation embrittlement reducing fracture toughness (K_IC &lt; 50 MPa·√m)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Coolant flow reduction below 85% of design rate (e.g., pump failure) | 8 | Localized boiling crisis leading to departure from nucleate boiling (DNB) | Redundant coolant loops with independent power supplies and flow sensors triggering emergency shutdown at 80% flow |
| Control rod withdrawal beyond 90% insertion depth | 8 | Reactivity insertion causing power excursion exceeding 120% rated thermal output | Diverse reactor protection system with three independent shutdown channels using boron injection backup |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| primary_spec | Config-dependent | MW | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Fuel Assembly](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/fuel-assembly.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control Rod Assembly](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-rod-assembly.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Heat Exchanger System**, **Pressure Control System**, **Catalyst Injection System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Polyethylene, Ammonia, Ethylene Oxide  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are available for the reactor core in chemical manufacturing applications?
**A**: Our reactor cores are available in stainless steel for corrosion resistance, zirconium alloy for high-temperature stability, and graphite for specialized chemical processes.

### Q: What components are included in the reactor core BOM?
**A**: The complete bill of materials includes the control rod assembly for reaction regulation, core support structure for stability, and fuel assembly for chemical reaction initiation.

### Q: How does the reactor core function in chemical manufacturing processes?
**A**: The reactor core serves as the central component where primary chemical reactions occur, providing controlled environments for synthesis, catalysis, or transformation processes in industrial chemical production.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- IEC 61513:2011 - NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Reactor Core](https://cnfx.com/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/reactor-core)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: REACTOR_CORE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: de967e93
