| Autor: |
R.F. Turner, N. Koo, R.K. Lane, R.H. Brogli |
| Rok vydání: |
1976 |
| Předmět: |
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| DOI: |
10.2172/7125547 |
| Popis: |
The potential for achieving high conversion ratios in HTGRs is demonstrated analytically. The design modifications required to achieve a variety of different conversion ratios, including cases exceeding 0.90 for U-235 fueled HTGRs are discussed. The importance of increasing the core thorium loading and reducing core power density to gain increased conversion ratio is described. Several near-breeding HTGR designs are identified for U-233 fueled HTGRs. The calculated fissile requirements for such Near-Breeders are found to be in excellent agreement with those calculated in Germany for Near-Breeder Pebble Bed HTGRs. The resource savings and fuel cycle economics are compared as a function of the attainable conversion ratio. The fuel developments required to achieve significant increases in conversion ratio are summarized. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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