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Conference Article: Advanced 4S (super safe, small and simple) LMR

Minato, A. (Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Tokyo (Japan)); Handa, N. (Toshiba Co-operation, Power Systems and Services Company, Yokohama (Japan))

Abstract

This paper describes a new nuclear power system which can be used for a greater variety of applications. The 4s liquid metal reactor has high inherent safety and passivesafety characteristics. It is also easy to operate, maintain and inspect, faster to construct, more flexible in location, requires less initial investment, and is better suited to electrical grid management. The reactor offers a new route through which to expand the use of safe nuclear technology in the world.

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key words: construction; inspection; liquid metal cooled reactors; power distribution systems; power generation; reactor maintenance; reactor operation; reactor safety; reliability; security
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:158-177