An Evaluation of the Calder Hall Type of Nuclear Power Plant
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
The preliminary design of a natural U, graphite-moderated, CO2-cooled reactor and power plant similar to, but larger than, the British Calder Hall plant, with a net electrical output of 130 MWE is presented. The design is conventional, consisting mostly of standard components, the only major uncertainty being the performance of the fuel cladding. A construction cost of million and a power cost of 17 mils/kwh are estimated for this plant, assuming private utility operation in the United States, which is about three times the cost of power from conventional plants. Power output and cost for various conditions of temperature and pressure and for increased reactor size are calculated. It is estimated that a similar plant of 740 MWE output would produce power at a cost of 10 mils/kwh. Use of He as coolant is investigated and found to offer no advantage over CO2.
- 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-12-005645
- OSTI ID:
- 4338186
- Report Number(s):
- NAA-SR--1833
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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