FIELD: nuclear power engineering. SUBSTANCE: during evacuation of interelectrode space of reactor at 400 to 500 C, this space is filled with alkali metal vapors prior to filling it with inert gas and cooling until working pressure is built up, whereupon it is pressurized and reactor is cooled down. Alkali metal is condensed in interelectrode space in amount affording optimal pressure of its vapors at working temperatures. EFFECT: reduced starting time of reactor for generating useful electric power.
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1996-08-20—Published
1993-03-01—Filed