LOCA

Nuclear Energy

Loss-of-coolant accident.

A LOCA is an accident in which reactor coolant inventory is lost through a break. Emergency core cooling systems exist to replace coolant and remove decay heat.

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Coolant

Fluid that removes heat from a reactor or plant.