DESIGN OF THE KRUSTY REACTOR

摘要

The Kilowatt Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) is a prototypic nuclear-powered test of a 5-kWt Kilopower space reactor. The goal of KRUSTY is to demonstrate the performance of the reactor power system, and show that space fission technology can be developed affordably. KRUSTY fabrication has been completed and is undergoing preliminary testing at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Full-power nuclear testing is planned for March 2018.