EBR-II: summary of operating experience through July 1981
Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 2 (EBR-II) is an experimental liquid-metal fast breeder reactor located at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. EBR-II was originally designed and operated as an engineering facility to demonstrate the feasibility of fast reactors for central-station power-plant application. It also demonstrated the feasibility of closed-cycle fuel reprocessing. EBR-II has operated safely and satisfactorily for 17 years. The initial operation was very conservative. During the early years, EBR-II experienced operational problems and component failures that reduced the plant factor; however, all failed components were repaired successfully. After the initial operational difficulties were solved, steps were taken to increase the plant availability and the usefulness of EBR-II. Many plant modifications have been made to the original facility.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (United States); Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 707215
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EBR--117; ON: TI82013130
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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