Secure, Transportable, Autonomous Reactor (STAR) Concept

Chou, C K ; Smith, C F ; Brown, N W ; Hassberger, J A ; Halsey

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: Energy Density;    Capitalized Cost;    Nuclear Energy;    Fissile Materials;    Thermodynamic Properties;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15004197
RP-ID  :  UCRL-ID-149076
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  15004197

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Secure, Transportable, Autonomous Reactor (STAR), is a concept for a small, highly proliferation resistant, sealed-core nuclear power system with unique design features that make it appropriate for a variety of applications. STAR features include: Long lifetime sealed core installed at construction; 10 to 30 year core life, depending on design and size; No capability for on-site refueling, no user access to the fuel, no need for user to have fuel cycle technology; Reactor transported intact to the user site; Reactor core is replaced by vendor at end of life, spent fuel returns intact to supplier; Useable in remote areas for local power; Modular design for factory production to minimize cost; Simple operation with reliance on autonomous control and remote monitoring; and Robust, simple design with inherent safety features, high reliability and reduced maintenance. These features permit STAR to address a variety of potential applications, including: Deployment in developing countries with limited infrastructure; Remote/isolated location deployment (islands, oil fields, military installations, etc.); Central generation on small electric grids; Multi-unit central station use or distributed generation on large electric grids; and Alternative energy products (process heat, space heat, fresh water, hydrogen, etc.) in addition to electricity.