FAST OXIDE BREEDER-REACTOR. PART I. PARAMETRIC STUDY OF 300(e) MW REACTOR CORE
Physics scoping studies of a 300-Mw(e) PuO/sub 2/-UO/sub 2/-fueled fast- breeder reactor are reported. Physics design parameters that effect fuel costs, full conservation, and reactor safety were evaluated for use in the selection of parameters for a reference design. The total breeding ratio varied from 1.1 to 1.5 in the range of parameters corsidered. Plutonium core loading ranged from 500 to 1500 kg. Doubling time was found to be reduced by high-density fuel and low steel content. A compromise figure on fuel-rod range of sizes (about 100 mils) yields a 5 operating reactivity and a small, negative sodium temperature coefficient. (J.R.D.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Atomic Power Equipment Dept., San Jose, Calif.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-013977
- OSTI ID:
- 4054698
- Report Number(s):
- GEAP-3287
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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