Generation IV nuclear reactors
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
nuclear reactor technology
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| gptkbp:advantage |
reduced long-lived radioactive waste
enhanced safety systems improved economics longer core life improved fuel utilization better proliferation resistance flexibility in fuel types greater resource sustainability higher operating temperatures lower accident risk modular construction potential potential for actinide burning potential for closed fuel cycle potential for cogeneration potential for fast neutron spectrum potential for use of depleted uranium potential for use of spent nuclear fuel reduced cooling requirements reduced need for enrichment |
| gptkbp:aimsTo |
increase efficiency
improve safety enhance proliferation resistance reduce waste lower costs |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Gen IV reactors
|
| gptkbp:announced |
2000
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Generation_IV_International_Forum
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| gptkbp:focusesOn |
sustainability
hydrogen production closed fuel cycle passive safety features reduced uranium consumption use of thorium |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Generation IV nuclear reactors
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| gptkbp:includesDesign |
gptkb:Gas-cooled_fast_reactor
gptkb:Lead-cooled_fast_reactor gptkb:Molten_salt_reactor gptkb:Sodium-cooled_fast_reactor gptkb:Very_high_temperature_reactor Supercritical water reactor |
| gptkbp:numberOfDesigns |
six
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
Generation III nuclear reactors
|
| gptkbp:status |
in development
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| gptkbp:targetDeploymentYear |
2030s
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
electricity generation
hydrogen production desalination industrial heat applications |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Very_High_Temperature_Reactor
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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