This paper summarizes the results of a conceptual design study addressing the design and technology development requirements for a high-temperature intermediate heat exchanger (IHX) for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP). Results of the study confirmed the incentives for compact heat exchangers and suggested new IHX configurations that provide for maintainability at the heat transfer module level. Scoping analyses provided encouragement that IHX life would not be limited by creep or fatigue effects, given the PBMR NGNP Heat Transport System architecture and operating conditions. However, corrosion rates implied by existing data are troubling for thin sections, and improved characterization of environmental effects was identified as a high priority for technology development.
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Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology
September 28–October 1, 2008
Washington, DC, USA
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- ASME
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978-0-7918-4855-5
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IHX Design and Development for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant
Scott R. Penfield, Jr.,
Scott R. Penfield, Jr.
Technology Insights, Carthage, TN
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Renee Greyvenstein,
Renee Greyvenstein
Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty.) Ltd., Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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Phillip L. Rittenhouse,
Phillip L. Rittenhouse
Technology Insights, Kingston, TN
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James Nash
James Nash
Brayton Energy, Hampton, NH
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Scott R. Penfield, Jr.
Technology Insights, Carthage, TN
Renee Greyvenstein
Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty.) Ltd., Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Phillip L. Rittenhouse
Technology Insights, Kingston, TN
James Nash
Brayton Energy, Hampton, NH
Paper No:
HTR2008-58130, pp. 29-34; 6 pages
Published Online:
July 1, 2009
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Penfield, SR, Jr., Greyvenstein, R, Rittenhouse, PL, & Nash, J. "IHX Design and Development for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant." Proceedings of the Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology. Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology, Volume 2. Washington, DC, USA. September 28–October 1, 2008. pp. 29-34. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58130
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