Three compact reactor concepts are now under consideration by the U.S. Space Nuclear Power Program (the SP-100 Program) as candidates for the first 100-kWe-class space reactor. Each of these reactor designs puts unique constraints and requirements on the fuels system, and raises issues of fuel systems feasibility and performance. This paper presents a brief overview of the fuel requirements for the proposed space reactor designs, a delineation of the technical feasibility issues that each raises, and a description of the fuel systems development and testing program that has been established to address key technical issues.
Space reactor fuels performance and development issues
Brennstoffeigenschaften und Entwicklungsarbeiten fuer Reaktoren in der Raumfahrt
1984
6 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 5 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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