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Conference Article: The use of engineering features and schematic solutions of propulsion nuclear steam supply systems for floating nuclear power plant design

Abstract

In the recent years many countries and the international community represented by the IAEA have shown a notable interest in designing small and medium size nuclear power plants intended for electricity and heat generation for remote areas. These power plants can be also used for desalination purposes. As these nuclear plants are planned for the use in the areas without well-developed power grid, the design shall account for their transportation to the site in complete preparedness for operation. Since the late 80s Research and Development Institute of Power Engineering (RDIPE) has carried out the active efforts in designing the reactor facilities for floating nuclear power plants. This work relies on the long-term experience of RDIPE engineers in designing the propulsion NSSS. Advantages can be gained from the specific engineering solutions that are already applied in the design of propulsion NSSS or from development of new design based on the proven technologies. Successful implementation of the experience has been made easier owing to rather similar design requirements prescribed to ship-mounted NSSS and floating NPP. The common design targets are, in particular, minimization of mass and dimensions, resistance to such external impacts as rolling, heel and trim, operability in case of running aground or collision with other ships, etc

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Reference:

Advisory group meeting on small power and heat generation systems on the basis of propulsion and innovative reactor technologies. Obninsk (Russian Federation) 20-24 Jul 1998

International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)

IAEA-TECDOC--1172, pp:71-77