Abstract

A closed-vessel molten salt reactor (cvMSR) is described herein. A cvMSR may comprise a suspended container, such as a metallic container, within a trench surrounded by a concrete enclosure and a concrete cover having a number of channels. The container is rotatable between different orientations. The container may be hollow and a solution of fissile materials and salt materials may be provided within the container. The solution may be capable of undergoing a chain reaction nuclear fission process once a threshold temperature is reached. Heat generated by the solution may heat a fluid surrounding the container. The heated fluid may be transported, through the number of channels of the concrete cover, to an external location where the heated fluid may be used in distributing heat and/or electricity generation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 7/30 - Control of nuclear reaction by displacement of reactor fuel or fuel elements
• G21C 1/22 - Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated using liquid or gaseous fuel
• G21C 5/02 - Moderator or core structureSelection of materials for use as moderator Details
• G21C 7/26 - Control of nuclear reaction by displacement of the moderator or parts thereof
• G21C 3/54 - Fused salt, oxide, or hydroxide compositions
• G21C 15/04 - Arrangement or disposition of passages in which heat is transferred to the coolant, e.g. for coolant circulation through the supports of the fuel elements from fissile or breeder material
• G21F 5/06 - Details of, or accessories to, the containers

Abstract

A closed-vessel molten salt reactor (cvMSR) is described herein. A cvMSR may comprise a suspended container, such as a metallic container, within a trench surrounded by a concrete enclosure and a concrete cover having a number of channels. The suspended container may be hollow and a solution of fissile materials and salt materials may be provided within the suspended container. The solution may be capable of undergoing a chain reaction nuclear fission process once a threshold temperature is reached. Heat generated by the solution may heat a fluid surrounding the suspended container. The heated fluid may be transported, through the number of channels of the concrete cover, to an external location where the heated fluid may be used in distributing heat and/or electricity generation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 7/30 - Control of nuclear reaction by displacement of reactor fuel or fuel elements
• G21C 1/22 - Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated using liquid or gaseous fuel
• G21C 5/02 - Moderator or core structureSelection of materials for use as moderator Details
• G21C 7/26 - Control of nuclear reaction by displacement of the moderator or parts thereof
• G21C 3/54 - Fused salt, oxide, or hydroxide compositions
• G21C 15/04 - Arrangement or disposition of passages in which heat is transferred to the coolant, e.g. for coolant circulation through the supports of the fuel elements from fissile or breeder material
• G21F 5/06 - Details of, or accessories to, the containers

Abstract

A closed-vessel molten salt reactor (cvMSR) is described herein. A cvMSR may comprise a suspended container, such as a metallic container, within a trench surrounded by a concrete enclosure and a concrete cover having a number of channels. The suspended container may be hollow and a solution of fissile materials and salt materials may be provided within the suspended container. The solution may be capable of undergoing a chain reaction nuclear fission process once a threshold temperature is reached. Heat generated by the solution may heat a fluid surrounding the suspended container. The heated fluid may be transported, through the number of channels of the concrete cover, to an external location where the heated fluid may be used in distributing heat and/or electricity generation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 1/22 - Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated using liquid or gaseous fuel
• G21C 3/24 - Fuel elements with fissile or breeder material in fluid form within a non-active casing
• G21C 3/54 - Fused salt, oxide, or hydroxide compositions
• G21C 7/02 - Control of nuclear reaction by using self-regulating properties of reactor materials