Maritime Organic Moderated and Cooled Reactor
The results of a conceptual design study of an organic moderated and cooled reactor (OMCR) power plant adapted to a Class T-7 tanker are described. The conceptual design study encompassed the ship's power plant including the reactor, primary loops, reactor auxiliary equipment turbine system, and standby power equipment. The ship's reactor machinery space and weight requirements were considered, and plant operating characteristics, hazards, capital costs, and operating costs were estimated. The study was directed at achieving an advanced organic moderated and cooled reactor conceptual design which would yield the lowest ship operating costs based upon currently available reactor technology and upon a construction schedule of 48 months. The most recent design information which was developed on similar organic moderated reactor projects, together with information contained in a previous maritime OMCR design was utilized in the study and incorporated into the conceptual design. The 48 month construction schedule permits a reactor development program which could extend over a two-year period prior to the actual construction of the reactor equipment. An outline of the recommended development program and its estimated cost is also included.
- Research Organization:
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(11-1)-GEN-8
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-019726
- OSTI ID:
- 4221086
- Report Number(s):
- NAA-SR--3859
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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