Development of LMR physics technology in the United States

Conference · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:7090469

Hemmig, P B ^[1]

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1. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)

Reactor physics technology for liquid-metal reactor (LMR) applications has been developed through a wide range of research activities carried out by US National laboratory, industrial, and university organizations.These were focused on the design of the Experimental Breeder Reactor II (EBR-II), Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF), Clinch River Breeder Reactor, large-scale prototype breeder, and more recently on the Integral Fast Reactor, and Power Reactor Inherently Safe Module modular reactor concepts. Significant advancements are noted in the accuracy and economics of computational methodology, the quality of the basic nuclear data used for LMR design, and the quality of integral measurements used to support design and licensing activities. Cooperative efforts among US organizations have been the key to many advances. The systematic application of covariance data files for both integral and differential data contributes to further improvements in LMR core design technology. Since advanced LMRs can potentially provide a major fraction of electric power over the next millenium, LMR technology development is worthy of the best efforts. The major goals are reasonable construction costs, a high degree of natural safety, good operational reliability, and an economical, environmentally attractive fuel cycle. The successful operations of FFTF and EBR-II and the progress in reactor physics in recent years are good indications one can meet the challenge of introducing advanced LMRs.

• OSTI ID: 7090469
• Report Number(s): CONF-901101-; CODEN: TANSAO
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States), Vol. 62; Conference: American Nuclear Society (ANS) winter meeting, Washington, DC (United States), 11-16 Nov 1990; ISSN 0003-018X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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