Effects of the HTGR-gas turbine on national reactor strategies
Effects of the HTGR-gas turbine on national reactor strategies
A specific role for the HTGR in a national energy strategy is examined. The issue is addressed in two ways. First, the role of the HTGR-GT Binary cycle plant is examined in a national energy strategy based on symbiosis between fast breeder and advanced converter reactors utilizing the thorium U233 fuel cycle. Second, the advantages of the HTGR-GT dry-cooled plant operating in arid regions is examined and compared with a dry-cooled LWR. An event tree analysis of potential benefits is applied.
- University of North Texas United States
- University of North Texas United States
Optimization, Economics, Energy Policy, Nonbreeding, Policy And Economy, Power Generation, 21 Specific Nuclear Reactors And Associated Plants, Gas Cooled Reactors, 290600 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy, Reactors 210300* -- Power Reactors, Graphite Moderated Reactors, Thermodynamic Cycles, 29 Energy Planning, Fuel Cycle, Graphite Moderated, Government Policies, Htgr Type Reactors
Optimization, Economics, Energy Policy, Nonbreeding, Policy And Economy, Power Generation, 21 Specific Nuclear Reactors And Associated Plants, Gas Cooled Reactors, 290600 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy, Reactors 210300* -- Power Reactors, Graphite Moderated Reactors, Thermodynamic Cycles, 29 Energy Planning, Fuel Cycle, Graphite Moderated, Government Policies, Htgr Type Reactors
