Chemical control of coolants in heavy-water systems of a PIK reactor

The PIK research reactor includes circuits of heavy-water reflector and liquid regulation representing systems important for nuclear safety. Therefore, the issue of organizing the optimal water-chemical mode and chemical control of coolants for these two systems is relevant. The volume of chemical control for coolants of heavy water circuits was developed taking into account existing experience and the physicochemical characteristics of heavy water. In order to return heavy water to the heavy-water reflector circuit and reduce the dose load on laboratory personnel, a unique automated system of sampling and analysis was created for online monitoring of heavy water in the heavy-water reflector of the PIK reactor.