Initial development for the introduction of provisions for irradiation effects in Division 5 rules

Abstract

Heat pipe microreactor concept involves the use of a solid core block to encapsulate the nuclear fuel and the passive extraction of heat from the core block to the heat exchanger block by advanced heat pipes. The core block is a key component of the heat pipe microreactor design. It integrates the functions of reactor vessel, core structural components and fuel cladding of traditional Gen IV advanced reactor designs into one single structure. Initial development for the introduction of provisions for irradiation effects in Division 5 rules