clipka wrote:
> For instance, a reactor might have control rods held in place by 
> solenoids; cut the power, and are driven into the core by gravity or 
> loaded springs, effectively shutting the reactor down.

Ah, the old Secondary Control Rod Axe Man - the guy with the job to run in 
with the axe and cut the cords holding up the secondary control rods when 
the first set doesn't correctly fall on its own. :-) Hence, SCRAM a reactor.

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   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
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