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A '''Next Generation Nuclear Plant''' (NGNP) is a [[generation IV reactor|generation IV]] [[Very high temperature reactor|very-high-temperature reactor]] (VHTR) that could be coupled to a neighboring [[hydrogen production|hydrogen production facility]]. It could also produce electricity and supply process heat. Up to 30% of this heat could be used to produce hydrogen via high temperature electrolysis significantly reducing the cost of the process.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Badwal|first1=Sukhvinder P.S.|last2=Giddey|first2=Sarbjit|last3=Munnings|first3=Christopher|title=Hydrogen production via solid electrolytic routes|journal=Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment|volume=2|issue=5|pages=473–487|doi=10.1002/wene.50}}</ref> The [[United States Department of Energy]] issued in 2007 a "request for expressions of interest from prospective industry teams" that want to provide design services for developing the NGNP.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/newNuclear/Next_Generation_Nuclear_Plant_revived_240707.shtml | title=Next Generation Nuclear Plant revived | publisher=World Nuclear News | date=July 24, 2007}}</ref> |
A '''Next Generation Nuclear Plant''' (NGNP) is a [[generation IV reactor|generation IV]] [[Very high temperature reactor|very-high-temperature reactor]] (VHTR) that could be coupled to a neighboring [[hydrogen production|hydrogen production facility]]. It could also produce electricity and supply process heat. Up to 30% of this heat could be used to produce hydrogen via high temperature electrolysis significantly reducing the cost of the process.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Badwal|first1=Sukhvinder P.S.|last2=Giddey|first2=Sarbjit|last3=Munnings|first3=Christopher|title=Hydrogen production via solid electrolytic routes|journal=Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment|volume=2|issue=5|pages=473–487|doi=10.1002/wene.50}}</ref> The [[United States Department of Energy]] issued in 2007 a "request for expressions of interest from prospective industry teams" that want to provide design services for developing the NGNP.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/newNuclear/Next_Generation_Nuclear_Plant_revived_240707.shtml | title=Next Generation Nuclear Plant revived | publisher=World Nuclear News | date=July 24, 2007 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070806024235/http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/newNuclear/Next_Generation_Nuclear_Plant_revived_240707.shtml | archivedate=August 6, 2007 | df= }}</ref> |
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With an earlier focus on South Africa's [[Pebble bed modular reactor]], in 2012 [[Idaho National Laboratory]] approved a design similar to [[Areva]]'s [http://us.areva.com/EN/home-3225/areva-inc-areva-htgr.html SC-HTGR (formerly Antares) reactor] as the chosen Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant [[HTGR]] to be deployed as a prototype by 2021. It was in competition with [[General Atomics]]' [[Gas turbine modular helium reactor]] and [[Westinghouse Electric Company|Westinghouse]]' [[Pebble Bed Modular Reactor]].<ref name="World nuclear news">{{cite web|url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Areva_modular_reactor_selected_for_NGNP_development-1502124.html|title=INL approves Antares design}}</ref> |
With an earlier focus on South Africa's [[Pebble bed modular reactor]], in 2012 [[Idaho National Laboratory]] approved a design similar to [[Areva]]'s [http://us.areva.com/EN/home-3225/areva-inc-areva-htgr.html SC-HTGR (formerly Antares) reactor] as the chosen Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant [[HTGR]] to be deployed as a prototype by 2021. It was in competition with [[General Atomics]]' [[Gas turbine modular helium reactor]] and [[Westinghouse Electric Company|Westinghouse]]' [[Pebble Bed Modular Reactor]].<ref name="World nuclear news">{{cite web|url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Areva_modular_reactor_selected_for_NGNP_development-1502124.html|title=INL approves Antares design}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:22, 18 February 2018
A Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) is a generation IV very-high-temperature reactor (VHTR) that could be coupled to a neighboring hydrogen production facility. It could also produce electricity and supply process heat. Up to 30% of this heat could be used to produce hydrogen via high temperature electrolysis significantly reducing the cost of the process.[1] The United States Department of Energy issued in 2007 a "request for expressions of interest from prospective industry teams" that want to provide design services for developing the NGNP.[2]
With an earlier focus on South Africa's Pebble bed modular reactor, in 2012 Idaho National Laboratory approved a design similar to Areva's SC-HTGR (formerly Antares) reactor as the chosen Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant HTGR to be deployed as a prototype by 2021. It was in competition with General Atomics' Gas turbine modular helium reactor and Westinghouse' Pebble Bed Modular Reactor.[3]
The SC-HTGR is based on the GT-MHR.[4] An industry alliance of General Atomics and Areva are targeting 2015 for submittal of a Construction Permit application.[4]
References
- ^ Badwal, Sukhvinder P.S.; Giddey, Sarbjit; Munnings, Christopher. "Hydrogen production via solid electrolytic routes". Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment. 2 (5): 473–487. doi:10.1002/wene.50.
- ^ "Next Generation Nuclear Plant revived". World Nuclear News. July 24, 2007. Archived from the original on August 6, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "INL approves Antares design".
- ^ a b http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Country-Profiles/Countries-T-Z/USA--Nuclear-Power-Policy/
External links
- Next Generation Nuclear Plant Industry Alliance Limited
- ORNL NGNP page
- New Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) Project, Preliminary Point Design 2003
- The Next Generation Nuclear Plant - Insights Gained from the INEEL Point Design Studies 2004
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