Turbomachinery design considerations for the nuclear HTGR-GT power plant

Conference · Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5664672

McDonald, C. F.; Smith, M. J.

For several years, design studies have been under way in the USA on a nuclear closed-cycle gas turbine plant (HTGR-GT). Design aspects of the helium turbomachine portion of these studies are presented. Gas dynamic and mechanical design considerations are presented for helium turbomachines in the 400-MW(e) (non-intercooled) and 600-MW(e) (intercooled) power range. Design of the turbomachine is a key element in the overall power plant program effort, which is currently directed toward the selection of a reference HTGR-GT commercial plant configuration for the US utility market. A conservative design approach has been emphasized to provide maximum safety and durability. The studies presented for the integrated plant concept outline the necessary close working relationship between the reactor primary system and turbomachine designers.

• Research Organization: General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA). Preliminary Design Dept.; United Technologies Corp., South Windsor, CT (USA). Power Systems Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-03-0167-046
• OSTI ID: 5664672
• Report Number(s): GA-A-15614; CONF-800302-3; TRN: 80-003056
• Resource Relation: Conference: 25. international gas turbine conference, New Orleans, LA, USA, 9 Mar 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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