PRESSURIZER HEATER FOR THE PRIMARY COOLING SYSTEM OF A PRESSURIZED-WATER NUCLEAR REACTOR

摘要

The invention relates to a pressurizer heater for the primary cooling system of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor, this heater comprising a metal outer shell (36) of longitudinally elongate shape having an external surface (62) and a heating element (40) mounted inside the shell (36). The heater includes a corrosion-protection coating (60) covering at least part of the external surface (62) of the shell (36).