Technical Readiness and Gaps Analysis of Commercial Optical Materials and Measurement Systems for Advanced Small Modular Reactors

Anheier, Norman C. ; Suter, Jonathan D. ; Qiao, Hong (Amy) ; Andersen, Eric S. ; Berglin, Eric J. ; Bliss, Mary ; Cannon, Bret D. ; Devanathan, Ramaswami ; Mendoza, Albert ; Sheen, David M.

关键词: Optical monitoring;    advanced small modular reactors;    instrumentation and control;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1095436
RP-ID  :  PNNL-22622 Rev. 1
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1095436
Others  :  Other: RC0113000

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report intends to support Department of Energy???s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap and industry stakeholders by evaluating optical-based instrumentation and control (I&C) concepts for advanced small modular reactor (AdvSMR) applications. These advanced designs will require innovative thinking in terms of engineering approaches, materials integration, and I&C concepts to realize their eventual viability and deployability. The primary goals of this report include: 1. Establish preliminary I&C needs, performance requirements, and possible gaps for AdvSMR designs based on best available published design data. 2. Document commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) optical sensors, components, and materials in terms of their technical readiness to support essential AdvSMR in-vessel I&C systems. 3. Identify technology gaps by comparing the in-vessel monitoring requirements and environmental constraints to COTS optical sensor and materials performance specifications. 4. Outline a future research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) program plan that addresses these gaps and develops optical-based I&C systems that enhance the viability of future AdvSMR designs. The development of clean, affordable, safe, and proliferation-resistant nuclear power is a key goal that is documented in the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap. This roadmap outlines RD&D activities intended to overcome technical, economic, and other barriers, which currently limit advances in nuclear energy. These activities will ensure that nuclear energy remains a viable component to this nation???s energy security.