Explained: What is a ‘core catcher’ in a nuclear plant, recently installed at Kudankulam? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: What is a ‘core catcher’ in a nuclear plant, recently installed at Kudankulam? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: What is a ‘core catcher’ in a nuclear plant, recently installed at Kudankulam?

Written by Om Marathe , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 22, 2019 at 3:33 pm

A core catcher device is designed to localise and cool the molten core material in case of a meltdown accident.