Safety design study of fast breeder reactors in Japan

Journal Article · Fri Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1992 · Nuclear Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5765096

Miura, M; Inagaki, T ^[1]

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1. Japan Atomic Power Co., Tokyo (Japan)

This paper reports on two fast breeder reactor (FBR) concepts, the tank type and the loop type, that have been studied as possible reactor designs to be used for a demonstration FBR (DFBR). The basic principle fo the DFBR design is to ensure plant safety through a defense-in-depth methodology. Improvements in the seismic and thermal stress designs have been attempted for both reactor concepts. The system design study strives to maximize the reliability of the safety-related systems and to rationalize commercialization of the plant.

• OSTI ID: 5765096
• Journal Information: Nuclear Technology; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Technology; (United States) Vol. 97:2; ISSN 0029-5450; ISSN NUTYB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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