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Conference Article: Utility requirements for HTGRs

Nicholls, D.R. (Eskom, Johannesburg (South Africa))

Abstract

Eskom, the state utility of South Africa, is currently evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of the helium cooled Pebble Bed Modular Reactor with a closed cycle gas turbine power conversion system for future power generating additions to its electric system. This paper provides an overview of the Eskom system including the needs of the utility for future generation capacity and the key performance requirements necessary for incorporation of this gas cooled reactor plant.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Technical committee meeting on high temperature gas cooled reactor technology development. Johannesburg (South Africa). 13-15 Nov 1996.
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--988, pp:13-17