Multipurpose passive residual heat removal system for small fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor
US12424340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multipurpose passive residual heat removal system for a small fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor is provided, including: a circulation loop composed of a reactor body system, a multipurpose passive residual heat removal system, pipes and other connecting equipment between each system; wherein the reactor body system serves as the heat source of the system, using helical cruciform fuel element and FLiBe molten salt coolant, wherein a thermal power is 125 MW, and a temperature of the core outlet reaches 700° C., which has the advantages of high-temperature and low-pressure operation, inherent safety and compact structure. The multipurpose passive residual heat removal system not only serves as a special safety facility to ensure the passive safety of the reactor, but also efficiently recovers and utilizes the residual heat through the thermoelectric power generation device for power generation.
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