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Construction of the Monju prototype fast breeder reactor

Journal Article · · Nuclear Technology; (USA)
OSTI ID:6666387
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp., Monju Construction Office, 2-1 Shiraki, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui 919-12 (JP)
  2. Japan Atomic Power Co., Monju Construction Management Office, 2-1 Shiraki, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui 919-12 (JP)
Monju, a prototype fast breeder reactor, is under construction in Japan. Following erection of the reactor containment vessel, construction of the reactor system has begun in parallel with construction of the auxiliary systems and plant buildings. This paper describes the overall project, its organization, key design features, construction and main component manufacture.
OSTI ID:
6666387
Journal Information:
Nuclear Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Nuclear Technology; (USA) Vol. 89:2; ISSN 0029-5450; ISSN NUTYB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English