Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy

Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy
Author: Thomas James Dolan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 2024-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323993567

Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy, Second Edition is a fully updated comprehensive reference on the latest advances in MSR research and technology. Building on the successful first edition, Tom Dolan and the team of experts have fully updated the content to reflect the impressive advances from the last 5 years, ensuring this book continues to be the go-to reference on the topic. This new edition covers progress made in MSR design, details innovative experiments, and includes molten salt data, corrosion studies and deployment plans. The successful case studies section of the first edition have been removed, expanded, and fully updated, and are now published in a companion title called Global Case Studies on Molten Salt Reactors. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the advantages and challenges of MSR development and thorium fuel use, as well as step-by-step guidance on the latest in MSR reactor design. Each chapter provides a clear introduction, covers technical issues and includes examples and conclusions, while promoting the sustainability benefits throughout. - A fully updated comprehensive handbook on Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy, written by a team of global experts - Covers MSR applications, technical issues, reactor types and reactor designs - Includes 3 brand new chapters which reflect the latest advances in research and technology since the first edition published - Presents case studies on molten salt reactors which aid in the transition to net zero by providing abundant clean, safe energy to complement wind and solar powe

Molten Salt Reactor

Molten Salt Reactor
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 601
Release: 2022-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN:

What Is Molten Salt Reactor A kind of nuclear fission reactor known as a molten salt reactor, or MSR for short, is one in which the main nuclear reactor coolant and/or the fuel is a mixture of molten salt. There have only ever been two MSRs in operation, and both of them were research reactors in the United States. The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment of the 1960s aimed to prove the concept of a nuclear power plant that implements a thorium fuel cycle in a breeder reactor, whereas the Aircraft Reactor Experiment of the 1950s was primarily motivated by the compact size that the technique offers. The Aircraft Reactor Experiment was conducted in the 1950s. Increased research into Generation IV reactor designs started to reinvigorate interest in the technology, and as of September 2021, China was on the brink of beginning its TMSR-LF1 thorium MSR. This interest was sparked by the fact that numerous countries had projects using the technology. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Molten salt reactor Chapter 2: Nuclear reactor Chapter 3: Pebble-bed reactor Chapter 4: Breeder reactor Chapter 5: Fast-neutron reactor Chapter 6: Void coefficient Chapter 7: Passive nuclear safety Chapter 8: Nuclear fuel Chapter 9: Generation IV reactor Chapter 10: High-temperature gas reactor Chapter 11: Thorium fuel cycle Chapter 12: Alvin M. Weinberg Chapter 13: Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment Chapter 14: Liquid fluoride thorium reactor Chapter 15: FLiBe Chapter 16: Thorium-based nuclear power Chapter 17: Integral Molten Salt Reactor Chapter 18: ThorCon nuclear reactor Chapter 19: Dual fluid reactor Chapter 20: Stable salt reactor Chapter 21: TMSR-LF1 (II) Answering the public top questions about molten salt reactor. (III) Real world examples for the usage of molten salt reactor in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of molten salt reactor' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of molten salt reactor.

Status of Molten Salt Reactor Technology

Status of Molten Salt Reactor Technology
Author: IAEA
Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2023-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 920140722X

Written to assist individuals in academia and industry and in relevant regulatory and policy roles, this publication provides a summary of the current knowledge on the status of research, technological developments, reactor designs and experiments in the area of advanced reactors that are fueled or cooled by a molten salt. Identification of challenges and areas where research and development are still required in preparation for commercial deployment gives context to current and planned work. The aim of this publication is to share information on programs and projects on molten salt reactors in Member States which will shape future collaborative efforts.

Thorium Fuel Cycle

Thorium Fuel Cycle
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Provides a critical review of the thorium fuel cycle: potential benefits and challenges in the thorium fuel cycle, mainly based on the latest developments at the front end of the fuel cycle, applying thorium fuel cycle options, and at the back end of the thorium fuel cycle.

Global Progress on Molten Salt Reactors

Global Progress on Molten Salt Reactors
Author: Thomas James Dolan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2024-02-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 032399377X

Global Progress on Molten Salt Reactors: A Companion to Dolan's Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy, Second Edition presents global perspectives on the latest research and technological advances. Each case study utilizes a comprehensive template that guides the reader through country specific research. Useful data which can be applied to work and research is included, along with a list of references for further research. Researchers, professional engineers and policymakers will gain a broad picture of worldwide MSR activity and a deep understanding of how theory and practical guidance is applied in a variety of settings, including budgets, approaches and constraints. - Provides a collection of case studies from 23 countries, presenting their latest research and activities on Molten Salt Reactors - Based on chapter 26 of the first edition of Dolan's Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy, this companion title presents expanded and more complete coverage of global activities and research - Includes advanced technologies, reactor designs and safety and management strategies

Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle

Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle
Author: Baldev Raj
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 901
Release: 2015-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466587695

Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle delivers a detailed discussion of an important technology that is being harnessed for commercial energy production in many parts of the world. Presenting the state of the art of sodium-cooled fast reactors with closed fuel cycles, this book:Offers in-depth coverage of reactor physics, materials, design, s

Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors
Author: Pascal Yvon
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2016-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081009127

Operating at a high level of fuel efficiency, safety, proliferation-resistance, sustainability and cost, generation IV nuclear reactors promise enhanced features to an energy resource which is already seen as an outstanding source of reliable base load power. The performance and reliability of materials when subjected to the higher neutron doses and extremely corrosive higher temperature environments that will be found in generation IV nuclear reactors are essential areas of study, as key considerations for the successful development of generation IV reactors are suitable structural materials for both in-core and out-of-core applications. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors explores the current state-of-the art in these areas. Part One reviews the materials, requirements and challenges in generation IV systems. Part Two presents the core materials with chapters on irradiation resistant austenitic steels, ODS/FM steels and refractory metals amongst others. Part Three looks at out-of-core materials. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors is an essential reference text for professional scientists, engineers and postgraduate researchers involved in the development of generation IV nuclear reactors. - Introduces the higher neutron doses and extremely corrosive higher temperature environments that will be found in generation IV nuclear reactors and implications for structural materials - Contains chapters on the key core and out-of-core materials, from steels to advanced micro-laminates - Written by an expert in that particular area