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H2-MHR Conceptual Designs Based on the Sulfur-Iodine Process and Hgh-temperature Electrolysis

Journal Article · · Int. J. Nuclear Hydrogen Production and Applications
For electricity and hydrogen production, the advanced reactor technology receiving the most international interest is a modular, passively safe version of the high-temperature, helium-cooled reactor referred to in the USA as the Modular Helium Reactor (MHR). Because of its ability to produce high-temperature helium, the MHR is well suited for a number of process-heat applications, including hydrogen production. Two hydrogen-production technologies have emerged as leading candidates for coupling to the MHR: (1) thermochemical water splitting using the Sulphur–Iodine (SI) process and (2) High-Temperature Electrolysis (HTE). In this paper, we provide an update on conceptual designs being developed for coupling the MHR to the SI process and HTE. These concepts are referred to as the SI-based H2-MHR and the HTE-based H2-MHR, respectively.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE - NE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-99ID13727
OSTI ID:
912413
Report Number(s):
INL/JOU-06-01350
Journal Information:
Int. J. Nuclear Hydrogen Production and Applications, Journal Name: Int. J. Nuclear Hydrogen Production and Applications Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English