Generation IV reactors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear reactor technology
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Gen IV reactors
gptkbp:announced 2000
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Generation_IV_International_Forum
gptkbp:expectedDeployment 2030s
gptkbp:feature high temperature operation
high fuel efficiency
passive safety systems
closed fuel cycle
hydrogen production capability
improved resource utilization
reduced long-lived radioactive waste
use of fast neutrons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Generation IV reactors
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:involvedCountry gptkb:Canada
gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Switzerland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:predecessor Generation III reactors
gptkbp:purpose increase efficiency
improve safety
lower cost
enhance proliferation resistance
reduce waste
gptkbp:status under research and development
gptkbp:website https://www.gen-4.org/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Advanced_Reactor_and_Fuel_Cycle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7