Considerations of alloy N code extension for commercial molten salt reactor development and deployment

Weiju Ren

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Abstract

For commercial development and deployment of the molten salt reactor, a structural alloy that provides both strength at high temperature and resistance to very corrosive molten salt environment is required. To meet this requirement, a survey is conducted on domestic and international candidate alloys. Alloy N turns out to be the sole frontrunner in readiness for qualification to enable the desired deployment within an estimated 10 years. A review of the qualification for commercial nuclear applications indicates that Alloy N has met a large portion of the requirements. Gaps in the qualification are also identified. A search for historical data is underway to retrieve information needed for filling the gaps and upgrading the qualification. Scope of the discovered historical data is briefly discussed and strategic planning for research and development pathway is suggested to ensure successful evolution in commercial deployment of the molten salt reactor system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials and Fabrication
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791851685
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2018 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: Jul 15 2018Jul 20 2018

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume6B-2018
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2018
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period07/15/1807/20/18

Funding

This work is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, managed by UT-Battelle, LLC.

FundersFunder number
Office of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology
UT-Battelle
U.S. Department of EnergyDE-AC05-00OR22725
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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