公开(公告)号：WO2022039792A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：PCT/US2021/025477

申请日：2021-04-01

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： CORBIN, Robert A.

IPC: G21C15/247 ,  G21C1/14 ,  G21C1/03

Abstract: A curvilinear electromagnetic pump is configured to follow a curve, such as by coupling multiple linear pump segments together that are offset by an angle with respect to each other. The curvilinear electromagnetic pump can curve within two dimensions, or within three dimensions. The curvilinear electromagnetic pump allows for more efficient arrangement of components and systems within a nuclear reactor vessel and allows a significantly reduced reactor vessel height as compared to a linear pump arranged vertically. The curvilinear electromagnetic pump may follow the curvature of the reactor vessel wall and may be entirely disposed near the bottom of the reactor vessel.

公开(公告)号：WO2022039790A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：PCT/US2021/022017

申请日：2021-03-11

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： FREEMAN, Charles G. ,  KANEKO, Calen ,  MARTIN, Christopher A

IPC: G21C1/03 ,  G21C13/024 ,  G21C9/00

Abstract: A nuclear reactor is designed to couple the load path of the control elements with the reactor core, thus reducing the opportunity for differential movement between the control elements and the reactor core. A cartridge core barrel can be fabricated in a manufacturing facility to include the reactor core, control element supports, and control element drive system. The cartridge core barrel can be mounted to a reactor vessel head, and any movement, such as through seismic forces, transmits an equal direction and magnitude to the control elements and the reactor core, thus inhibiting the opportunity for differential movement.

公开(公告)号：WO2021040911A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

申请号：PCT/US2020/042905

申请日：2020-07-21

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： REGAN, Christopher, M. ,  WILCOX, Jacob

IPC: C23C14/24

Abstract: A vaporizer includes an outer tube configured to receive a flow of heated gas and an inner tube disposed at least partially within the outer tube. The inner tube is spaced apart from the outer tube such that the flow of heated gas is channeled through an annular space therebetween. The vaporizer also includes a crucible disposed at least partially within the inner tube. The crucible is extendable and retractable relative to the inner tube and within the outer tube. The crucible is configured to hold a molten metal such that a surface area of the molten metal exposed to the flow of heated gas is adjustable based on the position of the crucible relative to the inner tube. A heater is configured to vaporize the molten material and the vapor mixes with the flow of heated gas.

公开(公告)号：WO2019226218A2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2019/021791

申请日：2019-03-12

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： CISNEROS, Anselmo, T., Jr. ,  FREEMAN, Charles Gregory ,  KRAMER, Kevin ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffery F.

Abstract: A reflector assembly for a molten chloride fast reactor (MCFR) includes a support structure with a substantially cylindrical base plate, a substantially cylindrical top plate, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extending between the base plate and the top plate. The support structure is configured to encapsulate a reactor core for containing nuclear fuel. The MCFR also includes a plurality of tube members disposed within the support structure and extending axially between the top plate and the bottom plate. The plurality of tube members are configured to hold at least one reflector material to reflect fission born neutrons back to a center of the reactor core.

公开(公告)号：WO2018204857A2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2018/031208

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： CHEATHAM, Jesse, R., III ,  COHEN, Brian ,  JOHNSON, Brian, C. ,  PETROSKI, Robert, C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas, W. ,  TRUONG, Bao, H.

IPC: G21C1/20

Abstract: A gas-cooled pressure tube nuclear reactor is described that uses a room temperature and pressure gas as a primary coolant and a liquid moderator as a secondary coolant. The primary coolant, which may be maintained in a supercritical state, is circulated through fuel columns in a pool of the liquid moderator. The primary coolant removes the heat generated by fission from the nuclear fuel. The heated primary coolant is then passed to one or more turbines to generate power. The primary coolant is then repressurized by one or more compressors using some of the generated power from the turbines. Several modified Brayton cycle configurations are described that are uniquely suited to the operating conditions of the gas-cooled pressure tube reactor.

公开(公告)号：WO2018176026A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：PCT/US2018/024289

申请日：2018-03-26

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC ,  WASHINGTON, STATE UNIVERSITY

Inventor： GARCIA-PEREZ, Manuel ,  WALTER, Joshua, C.

IPC: C07C51/00 ,  C07C51/15 ,  C10J3/00 ,  C10K3/00

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for using pyrolysis tail gas as the source for additional hydrogen to be used in the pyrolysis reaction. Tail gas is separated from the pyrolysis products and a portion of the tail gas is converted into formic acid (HCOOH). The formic acid is then injected into the pyrolysis reactor where it becomes the donor of two monohydrogen atoms and is ultimately converted into CO2 under reaction conditions. In this fashion, a closed loop pyrolysis hydrogen donor system may be created utilizing a generally non-toxic intermediary derived from the pyrolysis reaction products. This disclosure also describes using a ruthenium catalyst supported on particles of activated carbon to improve the yield of pyrolysis reactions.

公开(公告)号：WO2018157157A3

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2018/020027

申请日：2018-02-27

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： CHEATHAM, Jesse R., III ,  PETROSKI, Robert C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas W. ,  WHITMER, Charles

IPC: G21C3/02

Abstract: A system is provided that determines optimal movements of fuel assemblies in a nuclear reactor, such as a traveling wave reactor (TWR). Such a system may be capable of modeling core operations and fuel moves in parallel to determine optimal fuel cycle moves responsive to one or more constraints, including, but not limited to core criticality and location of a deflagration wave within an operating reactor core. According to one embodiment, the optimal solution may be determined using a branch search to simulate possible fuel moves.

公开(公告)号：WO2018031681A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/046139

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： CZERWINSKI, Ken ,  EL-DASHER, Bassem, S. ,  KERLIN, William, M. ,  UNGER, Aaron, J.

IPC: C01G43/08 ,  C25B1/26

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for synthesizing UCI 3 from UCI 4 . These systems and methods may also be used to directly synthesize binary and ternary embodiments of uranium salts of chloride usable as nuclear fuel in certain molten salt reactor designs. The systems and methods described herein are capable of synthesizing any desired uranium chloride fuel salt that is a combination of UCI 4 , UCI 3 and one or more non-fissile chloride compounds, such as NaCl. In particular, the systems and methods described herein are capable of synthesizing any UCI 3 -UCI 4 -NaCl or UCI 3 -NaCl fuel salt composition from UCI 4 -NaCl.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于从UCI _{4 合成UCI <3>的系统和方法。 这些系统和方法也可以用于直接合成在某些熔盐反应器设计中可用作核燃料的氯化铀盐的二元和三元实施方案。 本文所述的系统和方法能够合成任何所需的UCl 4，UCl 3和一种或多种非易裂变氯化物化合物的组合的氯化铀燃料盐， 如NaCl。 具体而言，本文所述的系统和方法能够合成任何UCl 3 -UCl 4 -NaCl或UCl 3 -NaCl燃料盐组合物 来自UCI 4 -NaCl。}

公开(公告)号：WO2018022208A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：PCT/US2017/037497

申请日：2017-06-14

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： URZA, Inaky, J.

IPC: B01D53/64 ,  B01D53/68 ,  B01D53/80 ,  C01G43/06

CPC classification number: C22B60/023 ,  B01D53/64 ,  B01D53/68 ,  B01D53/80 ,  B01D2251/306 ,  B01D2251/604 ,  B01D2256/16 ,  B01D2257/2047 ,  B01D2257/60 ,  C01B7/195 ,  C01D1/04 ,  C01D1/24 ,  C01F11/22 ,  C01G43/06 ,  C01G43/063

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for removing uranium hexafluoride (UF 6 ) and/or other uranium fluoride (uranium fluorides identified herein generally as UF x ) gases from a hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas stream.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于去除六氟化铀（UF6）和/或其他氟化铀（本文中标识为UF ）的氟化铀的系统和方法， ）来自氟化氢（HF）气流的气体。

公开(公告)号：WO2017192463A2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：PCT/US2017/030455

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: TERRAPOWER, LLC

Inventor： ABBOT, Ryan ,  CISNEROS, Anselmo, T. ,  FLOWERS, Dan ,  FREEMAN, Charles, Gregory ,  HAVSTAD, Mark, A. ,  JOHNS, Christopher, J. ,  KELLEHER, Brain, C. ,  KRAMER, Kevin ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffery, F. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon, D.

IPC: G21C1/22 ,  G21C3/24 ,  G21C3/54 ,  G21C5/14 ,  G21C11/06 ,  G21C15/243 ,  G21C15/26

Abstract: Configurations of molten fuel salt reactors are described that allow for active cooling of the containment vessel of the reactor by the primary coolant. Furthermore, naturally circulating reactor configurations are described in which the reactor cores are substantially frustum-shaped so that the thermal center of the reactor core is below the outlet of the primary heat exchangers. Heat exchanger configurations are described in which welded components are distanced from the reactor core to reduce the damage caused by neutron flux from the reactor. Radial loop reactor configurations are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了熔融盐燃料盐反应器的构造，其允许通过主冷却剂主动冷却反应器的安全壳。 此外，描述了自然循环的反应器构造，其中反应堆芯基本上是平截头体形的，使得反应堆芯的热中心位于主换热器的出口下方。 描述了热交换器构造，其中焊接部件与反应堆堆芯间隔开以减少来自反应堆的中子通量造成的损害。 还描述了径向环路反应器配置。