Lead- or lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactors (LFRs)
Safety approach of generation IV nuclear reactors
Article REF: BN3832 V1
Lead- or lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactors (LFRs)
Safety approach of generation IV nuclear reactors

Author : Jean COUTURIER

Publication date: January 10, 2013 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

4. Lead- or lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactors (LFRs)

4.1 Description – Current state of development and outlook

LFRs are fast-neutron reactors cooled by a molten metal such as lead or a lead-bismuth alloy often referred to as LBE (Lead Bismuth Eutectic ). Like SFRs, LFRs can operate with low-pressure circuits, thanks to the high boiling point of lead or LBE (1,745°C for lead, 1,670°C for LBE).

.Primary circuit diagram for the ELSY reactor project
You do not have access to this resource.
Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed?

Article included in this offer

"Nuclear engineering"

( 160 articles )

Complete knowledge base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

View offer details
Contact us
Contact our team FAQ