Small reactors without on-site refuelling : neutronic characteristics, emergency planning and development scenarios : final report of an IAEA coordinated research project.

"Based on a coordinated research project (CRP) devoted to the assessment of innovative technology options for small reactors without on-site refuelling, this publication compiles the findings of research and development activities addressing neutronic characteristics, emergency planning conside...

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Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Format: Software Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2010.
Series:IAEA-TECDOC ; 1652.
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Table of Contents:
  • Common themes among diverse concepts of small reactors without on-site refuelling: Technical approaches ; Institutional approaches ; Economy of serial factory fabrication ; Simplification and/or elimination of systems through application of passive safety features ; Reduction of stored potential energy hazard ; Reduction in the spatial extend of the emergency planning zone ; Reduction of financial risk to the buyer
  • Reduction of emergency planning zone
  • Water cooled small reactors with particulate fuel
  • Fast neutron spectrum reactors with chemically inert coolant
  • Study of deployment approaches for small reactors without on-site refueling under constraints.