Adapting the LWR to future needs: SECURE-P (PIUS)

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Power Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6310415

Hannerz, K

This article describes the PIUS reactor, a simpler, inherently safe reactor system. Ten concepts are behind the reactor: it should be economic in moderate size units (less than or equal to 600 MWe); it should be possible to build in less advanced countries with minimum import of high-tech hardware; it should be flexible and simple to operate; the human factor as a risk element should be eliminated by design; it should be safe enough to be located anywhere; it should be able to survive extreme conditions without risk of contaminating the environment with radioactivity; should be easy to understand by the layman; it should provide maximum disincentives and minimum opportunity for clandestine diversion of fissile material for military purposes; it should avoid use of materials with potential supply problems; and the design should be based on demonstrated, basic technology. The PIUS development program is structured to address the problems now plaguing nuclear power.

• Research Organization: ASEA-ATOM
• OSTI ID: 6310415
• Journal Information: Power Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Power Eng.; (United States) Vol. 89:9; ISSN POENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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