LOCA stands for various terms. Discover the full forms, meanings, and possible interpretations of LOCA across different fields and industries.
Loss-Of-Coolant Accident
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Loss of Coolant Accident
A loss of coolant accident is a mode of failure for a nuclear reactor, if not managed effectively, the results of a LOCA could result in reactor core damage. Each nuclear plant's emergency core cooling system (ECCS) exists specifically to deal with a LOCA.