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Design and layout concepts for compact, factory-produced, transportable, generation IV reactor systems

Mynatt et al., 2003

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7173686319569228597
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Mynatt F
Townsend L
Williamson M
Williams W
Miller L
Khan M
McConn J
Kadak A
Berte M
Sawhney R
Fife J
Sedler T
Conway L
Felde D
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The purpose of this research project is to develop compact (100 to 400 MWe) Generation IV nuclear power plant design and layout concepts that maximize the benefits of factory-based fabrication and optimal packaging, transportation and siting. The reactor concepts selected …
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    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
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