Advanced nuclear energy systems and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors

Author: Wu Zongxin
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on advanced nuclear energy systems and modular high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. In response to the challenges of public acceptance of nuclear energy and the reform of the power system, the U.S. Department of Energy first proposed the concept of "Generation IV Nuclear Technology" in June 1996, gaining support from the international nuclear energy community. Generation IV nuclear power plants refer to the nuclear power technologies under development, with main characteristics of better economic efficiency, safety, and reduced nuclear waste generation, as well as preventing nuclear proliferation. This book explores the fundamental features of advanced nuclear energy systems—Generation IV nuclear power technology—as well as related technical and engineering issues from aspects such as fuel cycles, safety, and economic efficiency. Furthermore, taking the modular spherical high-temperature gas-cooled reactor as a typical reactor type, it analyzes and discusses the characteristics of modular high-temperature gas-cooled reactors and related engineering and technical issues based on the features of advanced nuclear energy systems.