Generation-IV nuclear reactor systems

Generation-IV nuclear reactor systems

In this paper, we provide a concise description of the six nuclear reactor concepts that are under development in the framework of the Generation-IV International Forum. After a brief introduction on the world energy needs, its plausible evolution during the next fifty years, and the constraints imp...

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Main Authors: Caciuffo R., Fazio C., Guet C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2020/22/epjconf_lnes2020_00011.pdf
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spelling doaj-0eecff4adf3746e692d3fc8138971f422021-08-03T00:11:18ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2020-01-012460001110.1051/epjconf/202024600011epjconf_lnes2020_00011Generation-IV nuclear reactor systemsCaciuffo R.Fazio C.Guet C.In this paper, we provide a concise description of the six nuclear reactor concepts that are under development in the framework of the Generation-IV International Forum. After a brief introduction on the world energy needs, its plausible evolution during the next fifty years, and the constraints imposed by the necessity to address the climate challenges we are facing today, we will present the main features of the innovative nuclear energy systems that hold the promise to produce almost-zero-carbon-emission electricity, heat for chemistry and industrial manufacturing, hydrogen to be used as energy vector, and affordable freshwater. Potential advantages over currently available nuclear systems in terms of increased safety, reduced proliferation risks, economical affordability, sustainability of the fuel cycle, and management of the waste inventory will be critically discussed against the technical challenges that remain to be overcome.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2020/22/epjconf_lnes2020_00011.pdf
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description In this paper, we provide a concise description of the six nuclear reactor concepts that are under development in the framework of the Generation-IV International Forum. After a brief introduction on the world energy needs, its plausible evolution during the next fifty years, and the constraints imposed by the necessity to address the climate challenges we are facing today, we will present the main features of the innovative nuclear energy systems that hold the promise to produce almost-zero-carbon-emission electricity, heat for chemistry and industrial manufacturing, hydrogen to be used as energy vector, and affordable freshwater. Potential advantages over currently available nuclear systems in terms of increased safety, reduced proliferation risks, economical affordability, sustainability of the fuel cycle, and management of the waste inventory will be critically discussed against the technical challenges that remain to be overcome.
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