Conceptual design of a large Spectral Shift Controlled Reactor

Technical Report · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 UTC 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5577658· OSTI ID:5577658

Matzie, R A; Menzel, G P

Within the framework of the Nonproliferation Alternative Systems Assessment Program (NASAP), the US Department of Energy (DOE) has sponsored the development of a conceptual design of a large Spectral Shift Controlled Reactor (SSCR). This report describes the results of the development program and assesses the performance of the conceptual SSCR on the basis of fuel resource utilization and total power costs. The point of departure of the design study was a 1270 MW(e) PWR using Combustion Engineering's System 80/sup TM/ reactor and Stone and Webster's Reference Plant Design. The initial phase of the study consisted of establishing an optimal core design for both the once-through uranium cycle and the denatured U-235/thorium cycle with uranium recycle. The performance of the SSCR was then also assessed for the denatured U-233/thorium cycle with uranium recycle and for the plutonium/thorium cycle with plutonium recycle. After the optimal core design was established, the design of the NSSS and balance of plant was developed.

• Research Organization: Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, CT (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 5577658
• Report Number(s): CEND-377(Vol.2)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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