Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea
Joint Authors
Choi, Chiwoong
Lee, Yong Bum
Chang, Jinwook
Lee, Chan Bock
Kim, Yeong-il
Source
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
Korea imports about 97% of its energy resources due to a lack of available energy resources.
In this status, the role of nuclear power in electricity generation is expected to become more important in future years.
In particular, a fast reactor system is one of the most promising reactor types for electricity generation, because it can utilize efficiently uranium resources and reduce radioactive waste.
Acknowledging the importance of a fast reactor in a future energy policy, the long-term advanced SFR development plan was authorized by KAEC in 2008 and updated in 2011 which will be carried out toward the construction of an advanced SFR prototype plant by 2028.
Based upon the experiences gained during the development of the conceptual designs for KALIMER, KAERI recently developed advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) design concepts of TRU burner that can better meet the generation IV technology goals.
The current status of nuclear power and SFR design technology development program in Korea will be discussed.
The developments of design concepts including core, fuel, fluid system, mechanical structure, and safety evaluation have been performed.
In addition, the advanced SFR technologies necessary for its commercialization and the basic key technologies have been developed including a large-scale sodium thermal-hydraulic test facility, super-critical Brayton cycle system, under-sodium viewing techniques, metal fuel development, and developments of codes, and validations are described as R&D activities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, Yeong-il& Lee, Yong Bum& Lee, Chan Bock& Chang, Jinwook& Choi, Chiwoong. 2013. Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-18.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, Yeong-il…[et al.]. Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-18.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, Yeong-il& Lee, Yong Bum& Lee, Chan Bock& Chang, Jinwook& Choi, Chiwoong. Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460740