Evolution of the liquid metal reactor: The Integral Fast Reactor (IFR) concept

Conference · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6263792

Till, C E; Chang, Y I

The Integral Fast Reactor (IFR) concept has been under development at Argonne National Laboratory since 1984. A key feature of the IFR concept is the metallic fuel. Metallic fuel was the original choice in early liquid metal reactor development. Solid technical accomplishments have been accumulating year after year in all aspects of the IFR development program. But as we make technical progress, the ultimate potential offered by the IFR concept as a next generation advanced reactor becomes clearer and clearer. The IFR concept can meet all three fundamental requirements needed in a next generation reactor. This document discusses these requirements: breeding, safety, and waste management. 5 refs., 4 figs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6263792
• Report Number(s): CONF-890425-3; ON: DE89012398
• Resource Relation: Conference: American power conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 24 Apr 1989; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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