Abstract: Magnetic filter of the type comprising a plurality of permanent magnets disposed in a pipe traversed by a fluid to be filtered, wherein it comprises a system of parallel plates disposed in the pipe parallel to the fluid outflow direction, each plate supporting a plurality of magnetized bars or cylindrical members disposed perpendicular to the plate and all having a same pole on the same side of their supporting plate.Particular applications of the present filter are to the vessel and steam generator of a high power pressurized water nuclear reactor.

Abstract: An electromagnetic filter of the type provided with a magnetizable packing and placed in the water circuit of a nuclear reactor is cleaned by a method which first consists in isolating the filter from the circuit, then subjecting it to a series of washing and draining-off cycles. The washing operation consists in withdrawing a fraction of water from the circuit and introducing it substantially at the temperature and pressure of withdrawal and under such conditions as to impart turbulent flow to the water within the packing. The draining-off operation consists in discharging the wash water contained in the filter.