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Conference Article: Non-electric applications of pool-type nuclear reactors

Adamov, E.O.; Cherkashov, Yu.M.; Romenkov, A.A. (Research and Development Inst. of Power Engineering, Moscow (Russian Federation))

Abstract

This paper recommends the use of pool-type light water reactors for thermal energy production. Safety and reliability of these reactors were already demonstrated to the public by the long-term operation of swimming pool research reactors. The paper presents the design experience of two projects: Apatity Underground Nuclear Heating Plant and Nuclear Sea-Water Desalination Plant. The simplicity of pool-type reactors, the ease of their manufacturing and maintenance make this type of a heat source attractive to the countries without a developed nuclear industry.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Advisory group meeting on non-electric applications of nuclear energy. Jakarta (Indonesia). 21-23 Nov 1995
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--923, pp:187-195