A containment system or shield is a safety system that can prevent the escape of radioactive materials in the event of a nuclear reactor meltdown.
A safety system that might be able to prevent the escape of radioactive materials in the event of a nuclear reactor meltdown is a containment system or shield. Reactors are equipped with this system, which consists of three parts. In addition, reactors are often covered with a steel or concrete dome that is designed to contain any radioactive materials that might be released during a reactor accident.A steel or lead layer that absorbs radiation.
Heavy concrete structures that provide an additional barrier and are designed to withstand extreme pressures.
A steel or concrete dome that encases the reactor, preventing the release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere.