Modular High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor Power Plant

Description

"Modular High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor Power Plant" introduces the power plants driven by modular high temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTR), which are characterized by their inherent safety features and high output temperatures. HTRs have the potential to be adopted near demand side to supply both electricity and process heat, directly replacing conventional fossil fuels. The world is confronted with two dilemmas in the energy sector, namely climate change and energy supply security. HTRs have the potential to significantly alleviate these concerns. This book will provide readers with a thorough understanding of HTRs, their history, principles, and fields of application. The book is intended for researchers and engineers involved with nuclear engineering and energy technology. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii General Aspects of High-Temperature Reactors (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 1-22 Physical Aspects of Core Layout (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 23-82 Thermo-Hydraulic Aspects of Core Layout (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 83-120 Fuel Elements (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 121-162 Reactor Components (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 163-240 Components of the Helium Cycle (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 241-329 Reactor Containment Building (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 331-346 Power Conversion Cycle (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 347-380 Operational Aspects (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 381-434 Safety Aspects and Analysis of Accidents (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 435-554 Fuel Cycles and Waste Management (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 555-606 Economic Aspects of Power Plants and Questions of Optimization (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 607-635 Development of HTR Technology (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 637-716 Some Experimental Results on Safety Aspects of Modular HTR (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 717-824 Future Aspects of HTR Development (Kurt Kugeler, Zuoyi Zhang)....Pages 825-893