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Molten Salt Reactor By Muhammad Uzair Rasheed MS NPE KINPOE

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Molten Salt Reactor

ByMuhammad Uzair Rasheed

MS NPE KINPOE

MSR Characteristics

Fuel: Dissolved in fluoride salt Uranium/Thorium Fluoride

Fuel may be dissolved in coolant. Graphite Moderator. 700°C outlet temperature. Negative temperature coefficient reactivity. 1000 MWe. Low pressure (<0.5 MPa).

Benefits

Efficient heat removal from core. Less pumping and piping so Core size reduced. Proliferation resistance inventory through low

fissile material. Waste minimization and efficient use of uranium

resources. Low pressure safety improved.

Timeline MSR

Cost Comparison

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