Use
of the Modular Helium Reactor for Hydrogen Production
| Table 1: Reactor selection requirements and criteria. |
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Basic Requirements |
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1. Chemical compatibility of coolant with primary loop materials and fuel. |
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2. Coolant molecular stability at operating temperatures in a radiation environment. |
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3. Pressure requirements for primary loop. |
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4. Nuclear requirements: parasitic neutron capture, neutron activation, fission product effects, gas buildup, etc. |
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5. Basic feasibility, general development requirements, and development risk |
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Important Criteria |
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1. Safety |
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2. Operational issues |
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3. Capital costs |
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4. Intermediate loop compatibility |
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5. Other merits and issues |
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