gas-cooled reactor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:uranium-233
gptkbp:average_temperature up to 750 ° C
gptkbp:challenges facing operational challenges
gptkbp:community graphite
gptkbp:construction_material steel and concrete
gptkbp:controls robust control systems
gptkbp:cooling_system carbon dioxide
high pressure
natural circulation possible
uses heat exchangers for efficiency
gptkbp:country limited to a few countries
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:disbandment_date requires specialized procedures
gptkbp:emissions_standard low emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower than fossil fuels
gptkbp:example AGR (Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor)
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Dungeness_A
gptkbp:fuel_type uranium dioxide
closed fuel cycle possible
typically low-enriched uranium
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered nuclear technology in the UK
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gas-cooled reactor
gptkbp:innovation evolved over decades
gptkbp:involved_countries increased global interest in nuclear energy.
gptkbp:is_compared_to light water reactors
gptkbp:isotopes utilizes thermal neutrons
gptkbp:lifespan long component lifespan
gptkbp:market cost-effective in certain regions
gptkbp:notable_feature long fuel cycles
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Magnox_reactor
gptkbp:operational_status some are still operational
gptkbp:project exploration of new designs
gptkbp:public_perception mixed public perception
gptkbp:receives_funding_from receives government funding
gptkbp:regulatory_body monitored by nuclear regulatory agencies
gptkbp:research_areas involved in development
gptkbp:research_focus improving fuel efficiency
gptkbp:safety_features passive safety systems
gptkbp:safety_record generally good safety record
gptkbp:storage can incorporate thermal storage systems
gptkbp:sustainability considered a sustainable energy source
gptkbp:thermal_design_power higher than water-cooled reactors
gptkbp:type_of high-temperature reactor
gptkbp:used_in nuclear power generation
gptkbp:uses gas as a coolant
gptkbp:water_management requires long-term storage solutions