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The current status of heat pipe R&D
Idaho National Laboratory under the Department of Energy–sponsored Microreactor Program recently conducted a comprehensive phenomena identification and ranking table (PIRT) exercise aimed at advancing heat pipe technology for microreactor applications.
D. M. Ligon, R. H. Brogli
Nuclear Technology | Volume 48 | Number 3 | May 1980 | Pages 261-272
Technical Paper | Fuel Cycle | doi.org/10.13182/NT80-A32472
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The economic feasibility of an international symbiotic nuclear system, based on the concept of comprehensive energy parks, is examined as one approach to meet global energy needs. The system relies heavily on the utilization of breeders as 233U fuel factories and advanced converters as 233U consumers. This combination provides attractive proliferation resistance by the operation of a relatively small number of reactors fueled with potential weapons material inside secured areas.