THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1963 · Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik

OSTI ID:4706859

Hochstrasser, U

In the coming decade Switzerland must find a new source of energy to meet its electricity needs. In view of conditions in Switzerland, atomic energy is one of the most promising sources. In addition, the Swiss machine, electric, and equipment industry is greatly interested in reactor development as a new potential export area. Reactor development in Switzerland began several years ago. The plans and projects which were laid out during this period are now being put into practice in the construction of the experimental power plant in Lucens. Both the government and private industry have spent considerable sums of money for building the research facilities necessary for reactor development, especially the Federal Institute for Reactor Research in Wurenlingen. Swiss efforts in this direction have been greatly aided by international cooperation, in which Switzerland actively participates. However, an even greater effort will be required if the work done hitherto is to come to fruition. Certain indications are given on the possibility of extending the presently realized concept of a heavy-water-moderated, gascooled pressure-tube reactor, and the goals of Swiss work in this field are discussed. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-024650
• OSTI ID: 4706859
• Journal Information: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik, Journal Name: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik Vol. Vol: 9; ISSN ATPXA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

Related Subjects

ELECTRICITY
FABRICATION
GAS COOLANT
HEAVY WATER MODERATOR
PLANNING
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE VESSELS
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
TUBES