An analytic approach to the design of passively safe lead-cooled reactors
Fredrik Dehlin, Janne Wallenius, Sara Bortot
Abstract
A methodology to assist the design of liquid metal reactors, passively cooled by natural circulation during off-normal conditions, is derived from first principle physics. Based on this methodology, a preliminary design of a small LFR is accomplished and presented with accompanying neutronic and reactor dynamic characterizations. The benefit of using this methodology for reactor design compared to other available methods is discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Natural circulationLead (geology)Nuclear engineeringReactor designLiquid metalComputer scienceMaterials scienceEngineeringGeologyGeomorphologyComposite materialNuclear reactor physics and engineeringNuclear Materials and PropertiesNuclear Physics and Applications