New approaches for high temperature gas cooled reactors (HTGRs)

Conference · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5731866

Kasten, P R; Bowers, H I; Cleveland, J C

Several approaches are being evaluated in the U.S. HTR Program to explore designs which might improve the commercial viability of nuclear power. The general approach is to reduce the reactor power and increase the ability to use passive methods for removing heat following extreme accidents. One approach discussed in this paper is represented by modular HTRs for which the unit size and design are constrained, such that extreme accidents do not result in significant release of radioactivity from the reactor circuit.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• OSTI ID: 5731866
• Report Number(s): CONF-840804-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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