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Title: Nuclear power options viability: Oak Ridge National Laboratory's study

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OSTI ID:5196309

Seven criteria, augmented by desired characteristics, were established to assess the viability of nuclear reactors for the timeframe beginning at 2005 for the United States. Earlier nuclear power needs will be filled by LWRs. Several advanced concepts were selected, based on three ground rules, and assessed. It was concluded that there are several acceptable and viable concepts.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5196309
Report Number(s):
CONF-860601-1; ON: DE88003402
Resource Relation:
Conference: 4. international conference on emerging nuclear energy systems, Madrid, Spain, 30 Jun 1986
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English