Method for heating a primary coolant in a nuclear steam supply system

    公开(公告)号:US11031146B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-08

    申请号:US16126100

    申请日:2018-09-10

    申请人: SMR Inventec, LLC

    摘要: A method for heating primary coolant in a nuclear supply system in one embodiment includes filling a primary coolant loop within a reactor vessel and a steam generating vessel that are fluidly coupled together with a primary coolant, drawing a portion of the primary coolant from the primary coolant loop and into a start-up sub-system, heating the portion of the primary coolant to form a heated portion of the primary coolant, and injecting the heated portion of the primary coolant back into the primary coolant loop. The primary coolant may be heated to a no-load operating temperature.

    Internal-External Hybrid Microreactor in a Compact Configuration

    公开(公告)号:US20200265964A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-20

    申请号:US16858552

    申请日:2020-04-24

    申请人: Mark Lloyd Adams

    发明人: Mark Lloyd Adams

    摘要: An exemplary embodiment can include an apparatus including: an internal-external hybrid nuclear reactor, which can include: at least one reciprocating internal engine; and at least one external reactor integrated with said at least one reciprocating internal engine. The reciprocating engine can receive nanofuel (including moderator, nanoscale molecular dimensions & molecular mixture) internally in an internal combustion engine that releases nuclear energy. A method of operating the hybrid nuclear reactor can include operating the reciprocating internal engine loaded with nanofuel in spark or compression ignition mode. A method of cycling the reciprocating internal engine, can include compressing nanofuel; igniting nanofuel; capturing energy released in nanofuel, which is also the working fluid; and using the working fluid to perform mechanical work or generate heat.

    Nuclear reactor system having natural circulation of primary coolant

    公开(公告)号:US10726962B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-28

    申请号:US15413770

    申请日:2017-01-24

    申请人: SMR Inventec, LLC

    摘要: A nuclear reactor system that, in one embodiment, utilizes natural circulation to circulate a primary coolant in a single-phase through a reactor core and a heat exchange sub-system. The heat exchange subsystem is located outside of the nuclear reactor pressure vessels and, in some embodiments, is designed so as to not cause any substantial pressure drop in the flow of the primary coolant within the heat exchange sub-system that is used to vaporize a secondary coolant. In another embodiment, a nuclear reactor system is disclosed in which the reactor core is located below ground and all penetrations into the reactor pressure vessel are located above ground.

    VERY SIMPLIFIED BOILING WATER REACTORS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRICITY GENERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20180322966A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US15585162

    申请日:2017-05-02

    IPC分类号: G21C9/004 G21C1/08 G21C1/02

    摘要: Nuclear reactors have very few systems for significantly reduced failure possibilities. Nuclear reactors may be boiling water reactors with natural circulation-enabling heights and smaller, flexible energy outputs in the 0-350 megawatt-electric range. Reactors are fully surrounded by an impermeable, high-pressure containment. No coolant pools, heat sinks, active pumps, or other emergency fluid sources may be present inside containment; emergency cooling, like isolation condenser systems, are outside containment. Isolation valves integral with the reactor pressure vessel provide working and emergency fluid through containment to the reactor. Isolation valves are one-piece, welded, or otherwise integral with reactors and fluid conduits having ASME-compliance to eliminate risk of shear failure. Containment may be completely underground and seismically insulated to minimize footprint and above-ground target area.

    TOP NOZZLE AND PRESSURIZED WATER NUCLEAR REACTOR INCLUDING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20170206985A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-20

    申请号:US14995563

    申请日:2016-01-14

    IPC分类号: G21C5/06 G21C3/32 G21C1/08

    摘要: The present invention provides a top nozzle for use with PWR nuclear reactors and power plants, and in particular, VVER nuclear reactors. The top nozzle includes a plate portion having a peripheral portion; a hub portion spaced from the plate portion; a plurality of support portions extending from the plate portion to the hub portion; and at least one deflector portion extending inwardly from the peripheral portion at an acute angle with respect to the plate portion.

    Excavation and Weld Repair Methodology for Pressurized Water Reactor Piping and Vessel Nozzles
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    发明申请
    Excavation and Weld Repair Methodology for Pressurized Water Reactor Piping and Vessel Nozzles 有权
    加压水反应堆管道和容器喷嘴的开挖和焊接修复方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160141057A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US14940792

    申请日:2015-11-13

    申请人: AREVA Inc.

    IPC分类号: G21C17/017 G21C1/08

    摘要: The invention is an innovative design/repair methodology for PWR piping nozzles and vessel nozzles that are attached to the piping/vessel base material with a full penetration weld joint geometry. The development of a robust repair methodology for nozzles of this configuration is necessary due to plant aging, potential material degradation in the original materials of construction, potential increased nondestructive examination requirements, and PWSCC phenomena in the susceptible original materials of construction. The purpose/objective of the repair methodology is to provide a means of partially replacing the existing pressure boundary susceptible materials with PWSCC-resistant materials to facilitate the long-term repair life of the plant. The invention may be applied to a plurality of nozzle, piping, and vessel sizes with a full penetration weld joint.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是一种用于PWR管道喷嘴和容器喷嘴的创新设计/修复方法,其连接到具有完全穿透焊接接头几何形状的管道/容器基底材料。 由于植物老化,原始施工材料的潜在材料退化,潜在的无损检测要求以及易受影响的原材料施工中的PWSCC现象,因此需要开发这种配置喷嘴的强力修复方法。 维修方法的目的/目的是提供一种部分替代现有的具有PWSCC抗性材料的压力边界敏感材料,以促进植物的长期修复寿命。 本发明可以应用于具有全穿透焊接接头的多个喷嘴,管道和容器尺寸。