High temperature LWR operationg at supercritical pressure

Yoshiaki Oka*, Seiichi Koshizuka, Yuki Ishiwatari, Akifumi Yamaji, Tin Tin Yi

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Abstract

The elements of design of high temperature LWR operating at supercritical pressure are described. It includes conceptual design of fuel, core, plant, safety, control and start-up systems. The concept is developed at the University of Tokyo by computer analysis. The feature of the reactor such as economic improvement and hydrogen production potential are described as well as the view from the theory of boiler innovation. The technical background of the concept is LWR and supercritical fossil-fired power technologies. The concept was selected as one of the Generation 4 reactor. The research and development in Japan and in the world are underway. Potential of further design improvement exists.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal 2003
Subtitle of host publicationAtoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Pages1128-1135
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Dec 1
Externally publishedYes
EventGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: 2003 Nov 162003 Nov 20

Publication series

NameGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy

Other

OtherGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period03/11/1603/11/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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