A conceptual design of a large LMFBR intermediate heat exchanger

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5626125

Cho, S M; Chou, H L; Dawson, B E

Advanced conceptual design is continuing for a 1000 MWe Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) Large Development Plant (LDP) that would follow the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Demonstration Plant (CRBRP). The LD employs a loop-type primary heat transport system with hot-leg primary pumps. In support of this work, the conceptual design of large-size intermediate heat exchangers (IHX) has been undertaken. The overall unit configuration is similar to the CRBRP-IHX's in that a counterflow arrangement with a central downcomer is employed. This paper presents the thermal and hydraulic design aspects of the LDP-IHX. Two different thermal ratings of 643.5 and 965.25 MWt are considered and an option to add a primary reactor auxiliary cooling system (PRACS) in the inlet plenu of the 643.5 MWt IHX is also investigated. Further research and development programs are identified.

• Research Organization: Foster Wheeler Energy Applications, Inc.
• OSTI ID: 5626125
• Report Number(s): CONF-820705-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Journal Volume: 82-NE-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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