The Defense Terrestrial Reactor Program

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

OSTI ID:5843394

Kirchner, W L; Colston, B W

The Defense Terrestrial Reactor (DTR) Program has as its goal the design, construction, and operation of a compact, inherently safe, prototype 10 megawatt-electric (MWe) nuclear reactor. This standarized design could then be deployed to provide a secure energy supply for mission critical functions at selected military installations. This paper outlines the background for selecting nuclear reactors for this application, including military power requirements and an assessment of energy supply alternatives; and developments in reactor technology, both design innovation and management techniques, that might be employed in the DTR Program to avoid the problems besetting the commercial reactor sector. A program plan for achieving a fully operational prototype in five years from date of prime contract award is included.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
• OSTI ID: 5843394
• 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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