Design of the HTGR for process heat applications

Conference · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5261631

Vrable, D. L.; Quade, R. N.

This paper discusses a design study of an advanced 842-MW(t) HTGR with a reactor outlet temperature of 850/sup 0/C (1562/sup 0/F), coupled with a chemical process whose product is hydrogen (or a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide) generated by steam reforming of a light hydrocarbon mixture. This paper discusses the plant layout and design for the major components of the primary and secondary heat transfer systems. Typical parametric system study results illustrate the capability of a computer code developed to model the plant performance and economics.

• Research Organization: General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-76SF71061
• OSTI ID: 5261631
• Report Number(s): GA-A-15875; CONF-800806-9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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