The design of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

摘要: India has a moderate uranium reserve and large thorium reserve. The primary energy resource for electricity generation in the country is coal. potential of other resources like gas, oil, wind, solar biomass very limited. only viable sustainable nuclear energy. Presently, Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors utilizing natural are operation/under construction plutonium generated from these reactors will be multiplied through breeding fast breeder reactors. successful construction, commissioning operation Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Kalpakkam given confidence to embark on Prototype (PFBR). This paper describes salient design features PFBR including reactor core, assembly, main heat transport systems, component handling, steam water system, electrical power instrumentation control, plant layout, safety research development.