HIGH-TEMPERATURE REACTOR REFUELING EXPERIENCE

A summary of refueling conditions and experience for various high-temperature reactors is shown in Table S. 1. While no previous reactor matches the refueling conditions of the LS-VHTR, a significant experience base in both high-temperature and high-pressure refueling operations exists. 

Inspection, refueling, and maintenance test facility (engineering). Reactor inspection, maintenance, and refueling operations will occur at high temperatures relative to sodium-cooled reactors. At the same time, molten salts are transparent and allow for the use of optical systems. There has been limited experience with lead-cooled reactors in the chemical industry at these temperatures. A facility is required to develop the technology and test designs for these operations. 

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