Hybrid soliton nuclear reactors: A model and simulation (encapsulated long living accelerator driven system)

We intend to explore the potential of Hybrid Soliton Reactors (Réacteur Hybride à Soliton, RHYS) for producing energy. In our case an encapsulated long living fission reactor is driven by a proton accelerator, who produces neutrons on a target. In a first part we give the mathematical approach of su...

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Published in:Nuclear engineering and design 2005-07, Vol.235 (15), p.1665-1674
Main Authors: Gaveau, Bernard, Maillard, Jacques, Maurel, Gérard, Silva, Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Controled nuclear fusion plants
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fission nuclear power plants
Fuels
Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy
Nuclear fuels
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Summary:We intend to explore the potential of Hybrid Soliton Reactors (Réacteur Hybride à Soliton, RHYS) for producing energy. In our case an encapsulated long living fission reactor is driven by a proton accelerator, who produces neutrons on a target. In a first part we give the mathematical approach of such a sub-critical reactor, as an extension of the “Soliton Reactor” which was recently proposed by different authors, Edward Teller, L.P. Feoktistov, and others (H. Sekimoto under the name “Candle reactor”). In a second part we give results of simulations and explore the possibilities to control such a system.
ISSN:0029-5493
1872-759X
DOI:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2005.02.001