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Engineering aspects of the pool type LMFBR, 1000 MWe. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6865001· OSTI ID:6865001
The diverse directions of LMFBR development in the national programs here and abroad have established that both the loop-type and the pool-type of primary coolant systems should be considered to be viable options for an LMFBR power plant of practical size. Recognizing that the U.S. technological base for the pool-type plant was significantly smaller than that for the loop-type, this study of a 1000 MWe pool-type plant was concentrated on the areas of the plant unique to the pool concept to establish a more adequate basis for reassessment of the pool concept. The work concluded to date indicates that the pool concept is feasible with respect to design, construction and licensing practice in the United States. Volume 1 summarizes the work to date.
Research Organization:
Atomics International Div., Canoga Park, Calif. (USA); Bechtel Corp., San Francisco, Calif. (USA)
OSTI ID:
6865001
Report Number(s):
EPRI-NP-645-SY(Vol.1)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English