Design Parameters for a Natural Uranium UO{sub 3} or U{sub 3}O{sub 8} Fueled Nuclear Reactor

[摘要] A recent Oak Ridge National Laboratory report provided preliminary analyses to propose alternative design parameters for a nuclear reactor that could be fueled with natural UO{sub 3} or U{sub 3}O{sub 8} and moderated with either heavy water or reactor-grade graphite. This report provides more specific reactor design and operating parameters for a heavy water-moderated reactor only. The basic assumptions and analytical approach are discussed together with the results of the analysis.

[发布日期] 2002-11-15 [发布机构] Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[关键词] 11 Nuclear Fuel Cycle And Fuel Materials;Parametric Analysis;Uranium Trioxide;22 General Studies Of Nuclear Reactors;Uranium Oxides U3O8