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Conference Article: The status of fast reactor technology in China

Xu Mi (Academia Sinica, Beijing, BJ (China). Inst. of Atomic Energy)

Abstract

Since the end of 1991. the conceptual design of the Chinese Experimental Past Reactor with the power 66 MWth (2.5 MWe) has been supplemented with the design of sodium auxiliary systems, cover gas System,. control and power supply systems. The main design parameters are given in this paper Engineering preparation of the project has been carried on for two years. The Peliminary Feasibility Study Report including five volumes, I.General Report; 2.Concepture Design of Chinese Experimental Fast Reactor; 3.Reactor Site Evaluation; 4.Safety and Environment Impact Analysis: and 5.Economy Study has been approved by the Authorities. The reactor site, which is selected in Chins Institute of Atomic Energy. 40 km away from Beijing has been basically approved. The activities of research and development of the PBR technology are been carried on. Some results on sodium technology. Materials, fuels and experiments concerning safety study are briefly presented in the paper.

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key words: china; cover gas; design; economic analysis; fast reactors; feasibility studies; nuclear fuels; reactor materials; safety engineering; site selection; sodium
Reference:
26. meeting of the International Working Group on Fast Reactors. Vienna (Austria). 4-7 May 1993
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--741, pp:141-149