Indonesian Journal of Physics (IJP)
Vol 15 No 3 (2004): Vol. 15 No. 3, July 2004

Design Study on Ship Based Small Nuclear Power Reactors

Zaki Su'ud (Reactor Physics Laboratory, Dept. of Physics, Bandung Institute of Technology Jl. Ganesa 10, Bandung, 40132 Indonesia)
Dian Fitriyani (Reactor Physics Laboratory, Dept. of Physics, Bandung Institute of Technology Jl. Ganesa 10, Bandung, 40132 Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Nov 2016

Abstract

The results of conceptual design study on ship based small nuclear power reactors are presented. The reactors are basically lead-bismuth cooled fast power reactors with long refueling interval and low reactivity swing. Here we optimized the designs to achieve the feasibility to be operated under sea wave movement. The system use loop type with relatively large coolant pipe above reactor core. The reactors do not use IHX, so that the heat from primary coolant system directly transferred to water-steam loop through steam generator. The reactors are capable to be operated in difference power level during night and noon. This feature is necessary because in some rural area the main use of the reactors is just to support home electricity. The reactors however can also be used totally or partially to produce clean water through desalination of seawater. Due to the influence of sea wave movement the analysis have to be performed in three dimensional analysis. We found that the effect of the seawater movement is significant in changing flow pattern distribution and outlet temperature distribution.

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ijp

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Astronomy Computer Science & IT Earth & Planetary Sciences Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy Engineering

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Indonesian Journal of Physics welcomes full research articles in the area of Sciences and Engineering from the following subject areas: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, ...