Core design feasibility study for LEU- and MEU/Th-fueled HTGRs

Technical Report · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6669966· OSTI ID:6669966

Asmussen, K. E.; Ganley, J. T.

The core design studies included an investigation of the impact of MEU/Th and LEU fuel on core design methods, identification of potential problem areas, schemes for effecting the transition from the present HEU cycle in Fort St. Vrain to an MEU/Th or LEU cycle, and a study of the impact on core and plant operation. Results of radial and axial burnup studies are presented, together with a brief core performance analysis. Although the greatest portion of the study was concerned with the impact of an MEU/Th cycle in Fort St. Vrain, results for LEU cycles in Fort St. Vrain and for MEU/Th cycles in the large HTGR (Lead Plant) are also presented.

• Research Organization: General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-03-0167-065
• OSTI ID: 6669966
• Report Number(s): GA-A-14757
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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