Power optimization in the STAR-LM modular natural convection reactor system

International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Proceedings, ICONE

Volumn 2, Issue , 2002, Pages 685-690

  Sienicki, James J ^a   Spencer, Bruce W ^a  

^a ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Advanced reactors; Generation IV; Heavy liquid metal coolant; Lead bismuth eutectic; Proliferation resistance

Indexed keywords

HEAVY LIQUID METAL COOLANT; LEAD BISMUTH EUTECTIC; REACTOR POWER; SECURE TRANSPORTABLE AUTONOMOUS REACTOR;

COOLANTS; EUTECTICS; HEAT CONVECTION; HEAVY METALS; LEAD COMPOUNDS; LIQUID METALS; NUCLEAR ENERGY; NUCLEAR FUEL CLADDING; OPTIMIZATION; SPECIFIC HEAT; THERMAL EFFECTS;

REACTOR CORES;

EID: 0036393205     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1115/ICONE10-22294     Document Type: Conference Paper

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