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Options for Subscale Maturation of Advanced Reactor Technologies Testing for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1844192· OSTI ID:1844192
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  1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. Analytical Mechanics Associates, Hampton, VA (United States)
  3. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
  4. Walsh Engineering Services, Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
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Several options could be implemented to establish an irradiation testing capability suitable for investigation of the performance of multiple nuclear thermal propulsion fuel elements at prototypic conditions. The prototypic conditions of interest are based on the current needs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Space Nuclear Power Program. The results of such testing are also intended to reduce the risks currently seen for any future subscale or full-scale ground testing of an engine-reactor system. The optimal solution is dependent upon several factors such as performance, cost, availability, schedule, technology readiness level, and plans for future testing in the SNP Program. Three options, based on different combinations of these factors, are considered in this report.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1844192
Report Number(s):
INL/RPT-22-65557-Rev000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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