Multiple Application Potential of Generation IV Modular Helium Reactors Provide Compelling Reasons for Deployment

摘要

An overview has been provided of compelling reasonsthat justify the commitment of resources for proceedingwith the flexible and multi-function design of the MHRfor the NGNP. The major strategic benefits from movingahead with the MHR for the NGNP include:1. Hydrogen production capability2. Weapons plutonium disposition capability3. Deep burn of LWR spent fuel actinides.