Design and R&D of megawatt lithium-cooled space nuclear reactor

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Wu Y. [1 ,5 ]
Liu C. [2 ,4 ]
Jin M. [2 ,4 ]
Chen J. [2 ]
Zhang Y. [1 ]
Wu Q. [1 ]
Sa R. [2 ,4 ]
Bai Y. [1 ]
Li C. [1 ]
Jiang J. [5 ,16 ]
Song Y. [1 ,5 ]
Hu L. [3 ]
Wang F. [1 ]
Tan P. [6 ]
Weng N. [7 ]
Jiang X. [8 ]
Gao Y. [9 ]
Zhou X. [10 ]
Zheng Y. [11 ]
Lu P. [12 ]
Zhang Z. [13 ]
Hao Z. [14 ]
Yin Y. [15 ]
机构
[1] International Academy of Neutron Science, Qingdao
[2] International Academy of Neutron Science (Chongqing), Chongqing
[3] International Academy of Neutron Science (Hefei), Hefei
[4] China Super Nuclear Technology Co, Ltd., Hefei
[5] Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei
[6] University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei
[7] Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research Design Institute, Shanghai
[8] Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology, Xi’an
[9] Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
[10] Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha
[11] School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an
[12] College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing
[13] Fundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin
[14] School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing
[15] School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen
[16] Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Shandong University, Jinan
关键词
Brayton power conversion system; lithium-cooled reactor; space nuclear reactor;
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10.1360/SST-2023-0202
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Space nuclear reactor power, with the advantages of high energy density, high output power, long duration, and minimal influence from the external environment, is the preferred route for energy supply for future high-power long-life space missions and deep space exploration missions. Based on the developmental requirements and characteristics of different design options for megawatt-class space nuclear reactors, a technical scheme for a megawatt-class small lithium-cooled space reactor is designed. This scheme uses a lithium-cooled reactor coupled with a Brayton power conversion system that is lightweight and durable. The key technologies involved in the design are reviewed. Developmental progress of technical analysis and demonstration, verification prototype systems, and experimental platforms is presented. Suggestions and comments for developing high-power space nuclear power in China in the future are presented. © 2024 Chinese Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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