A cermet fueled, dual path fast reactor for space nuclear propulsion applications is conceptually designed. The reactor utilizes an outer annulus core and an inner cylindrical core with radial and axial reflector. The dual path flow minimizes the impact of power peaking near the radial reflector. Basic neutronics and core design aspects of the reactor are discussed. The dual path reactor is integrated into a 25000 lbf thrust nuclear rocket.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    A fast spectrum dual path flow cermet reactor



    Conference:

    10th SymposiumùSpace Nuclear Power and Propulsion ; 1993 ; Albuquerque, NM, USA


    Published in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 271 , 2 ; 663-668


    Publication date :

    1993-01-15


    Size :

    6 pages





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




    A Fast Spectrum Dual Path Flow Cermet Reactor

    Anghaie, S. / Feller, G. J. / Peery, S. D. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1993


    Cermet-Fueled Space Reactor for Multimegawatt Power

    Cowan, C.L. / Choong, P.T. / Harless, W.H. et al. | AIAA | 1987


    A Conceptual Multi-Megawatt Reactor System Based on a Tungsten CERMET Reactor

    Webb, J. / Gross, B. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2011


    A Gas-Cooled Cermet Reactor System for Planetary Base Power

    Jahshan, S. N. / Borkowski, J. A. / American Nuclear Society; Eastern Idaho Section | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1992


    A modular gas‐cooled cermet reactor system for planetary base power

    Jahshan, Salim N. / Borkowski, Jeffrey A. | American Institute of Physics | 1993