Underwater nuclear power plant structure - with triangular platform of interconnected tubes supporting three spherical pressure vessels

摘要

An underwater nuclear power plant has three sphental pressure vessels housing plant components. The vessels are supported by a triangular platform. The platform comprises three tubular legs, three tubular trusses, and a central post. The trusses connect the central post to each one of the legs. Each vessel is supported by two of the legs, and communicates with the interior of the legs allowing the internal transfer of material. The plant is designed for power prodn. while wholly submerged. The structure provides a safe housing isolating plant from seismic motion. Water depth is sufficient to increase thermal efficiency by ensuring colder surrounding temp. than at the surface, and connection mixing of effluent water.