HTGR process heat program design and analysis. Semiannual progress report, October 1, 1978--March 31, 1979

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:6168716

This report summarizes the semiannual FY-79 results of the concept design studies at General Atomic Company (GA) for an 842-MW(t) VHTR utilizing an intermediate helium heat transfer loop to provide thermal energy for the production of reducing gas (H/sub 2/ + CO) by steam-reforming of a light hydrocarbon. Basic carbon sources may be coal, residual oil, or oil shale. The report summarizes the conceptual design tasks conducted on the intermediate heat exchanger, reformer, and steam generator. The status of performance/optimization code development and the safety evaluation studies presently under way are reported. The completion of the milestones concerning the Plant Technical Description and the VHTR balance of plant cost is also reported.

• Research Organization: General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6168716
• Report Number(s): GA-A-15405
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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