High-temperature gas-cooled reactor: reformer application study

Technical Report · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6851682· OSTI ID:6851682

This Application Study evaluates the HTGR-R with a core outlet temperature of 850/sup 0/C as a near-term Lead Project and as a vehicle to long-term HTGR Program objectives. The scope of this effort included evaluation of the HTGR-R technology, evaluation of potential HTGR-R markets, assessment of the economics of commercial HTGR-R plants, and the evaluation of the program scope and expenditures necessary to establish HTGR-R technology through the completion of the Lead Project. In order to properly assess the potential of the HTGR-R and the suitability of the HTGR-R as a Lead Project, additional work must be performed before a final judgment is rendered. Design trade-off studies and alternative applications must be investigated to determine if a commercial potential exists for the HTGR-R at 850/sup 0/C. If commercial incentives are only identified for the HTGR-R with core outlet temperatures greater than 850/sup 0/C, the design and development program duration and cost and the demonstration path for the HTGR-R must be reassessed.

• Research Organization: Gas-Cooled Reactor Associates, La Jolla, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78SF02034
• OSTI ID: 6851682
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/02034-T10; TRN: 81-006644
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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