A Fast Spectrum Dual Path Flow Cermet Reactor
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States). 202 Nuclear Sciences Center
- Pratt and Whitney, West Palm Beach, Florida (United States)
A cermet fueled, dual path fast reactor for space nuclear propulsion applications is conceptually designed. The reactor utilizes an outer annulus core and an inner cylindrical core with radial and axial reflector. The dual path flow minimizes the impact of power peaking near the radial reflector. Basic neutronics and core design aspects of the reactor are discussed. The dual path reactor is integrated into a 25000 lbf thrust nuclear rocket.
- Research Organization:
- Pratt and Whitney, West Palm Beach, Florida (United States); Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States). 202 Nuclear Sciences Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
- OSTI ID:
- 5588322
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-930103--
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 2 Journal Volume: 271
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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