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Korean Nuclear Society (한국원자력학회)
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GAS-COOLED FAST REACTORS_DHR SYSTEMS, PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND THERMAL- HYDRAULIC STUDIES

  • Published : 2006.02.01
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Abstract

The Gas-cooled Fast Reactor (GFR) is one of the six reactor concepts selected within the framework of the Generation IV initiative and is the reference concept for the Commissariat $\grave{a}$ l'Energie Atomique $(CEA^1)$. Two reactor unit sizes have been considered: 600 MWth and 2400 MWth. As far as thermal-hydraulics is concerned, reactor decay heat removal (DHR) proves to be a major issue. The CEA has conducted exploratory design studies to address this issue and a reference solution for the 600MWth reactor has been recommended.

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