Direct-Flow Channel Reactor with Supercritical Coolant Pressure

Autor:	A. M. Nikolotov, B. A. Gabaraev, Yu. I. Mityaev, V. P. Deniskin, V. K. Vikulov, F. E. Ermoshin, I. I. Fedik, M. I. Rozhdestvenskii, V. I. Nalivaev, S. S. Gavrilin, A. A. Romenkov
Rok vydání:	2005
Předmět:	Materials science Nuclear engineering Uranium dioxide Nuclear reactor Supercritical fluid Coolant law.invention Nuclear physics chemistry.chemical_compound Nuclear Energy and Engineering chemistry law Nuclear power plant Service life Electric power Burnup
Zdroj:	Atomic Energy. 98:233-241
ISSN:	1573-8205 1063-4258
DOI:	10.1007/s10512-005-0200-z
Popis:	The concept of a direct-flow channel reactor with supercritical-pressure water (CR-SCP) is presented. Neutron-physics, thermohydraulic, and strength calculations are used to substantiate the fundamental core design with a heavy-metal moderator which at supercritical pressure is competitive with other modern reactor designs with respect to fuel-cycle indicators. Two types of fuel-element and fuel-channel structures are examined. It is shown that fuel elements based on micropellets and a metal matrix are highly reliable and have higher operating characteristics (burnup, service life, geometric stability, and so on) than fuel elements with uranium-dioxide fuel. A CR-SCP design and the technological scheme of a power-generating unit are presented, and the systems which are required to ensure normal operation and safety are determined. The main technical-economic indicators of a power-generating unit with installed electric power 850 MW are estimated.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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