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Title: GAS-COOLED REACTOR COOLANT CHOICE

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4242387· OSTI ID:4242387

A compilation is presented of the technical information presently available which bears on the problem of selecting a coolant for the graphite- moderated gascooled reactor. The problems with respect to helium containment and availability, the status of the technology on carbon dioxide-graphite reactions, the influence of coolant choice on power cost, and the compatibility of carbon dioxide with various fuel cladding materials are discussed. (auth)

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
NSA Number:
NSA-13-014932
OSTI ID:
4242387
Report Number(s):
ORNL-2699
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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