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Evolution of HTGR coated particle fuel design

Stansfield, 1991

Document ID
430356749447454807
Author
Stansfield O
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Energy

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This paper provides a survey of the evolution of the HTGR fuel element design in the USA, Federal Republic of Germany, UK (OECD), and Japan. The coated particle design is described in detail. The development of the kernel composition is discussed. The current …
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