Impact of increasing MHTGR power on passive heat removal
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OSTI ID:7112256
In 1990 a cost reduction study recommended that the reference US MHTGR module design be changed to an 84-column, 450 MW(t) annular reactor core to attain improved economics with the same high level of safety as the previous reference 66-column, 350 MW(t) MHTGR module. The objective of this paper is to report on a recently completed core configuration trade study that reviewed the basis for that recommendation with more detailed assessments. The trade study examined alternate core configurations in terms of the size, shape, and power level. Core configurations at 450 MW(t), an alterative at higher power, and one at lower power were considered. These alternatives represented the maximum achievable power for fuel element for two different reactor vessel sizes. Fuel, reactor internal and vessel temperatures during pressurized and depressurized conduction cooldown transients are presented and compared to limits. Based on the need to improve economics without sacrificing the MHTGR's high level of safety, the trade study confirmed that the previously selected 84-column, 450 MW(t) annular design remains the preferable configuration.
- Research Organization:
- General Atomics, San Diego, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-89SF17885
- OSTI ID:
- 7112256
- Report Number(s):
- GA-A-20998; CONF-9207123--1; ON: DE92018622
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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