The use of a very high temperature nuclear reactor in the manufacture of synthetic fuelsThe three parts of a program directed toward creating a cost-effective nuclear hydrogen production system are described. The discussion covers the development of a very high temperature nuclear reactor (VHTR) as a nuclear heat and power source capable of producing the high temperature needed for hydrogen production and other processes; the development of a hydrogen generation process based on water decomposition, which can utilize the outputs of the VHTR and be integrated with many different ultimate hydrogen consuming processes; and the evaluation of the process applications of the nuclear hydrogen systems to assess the merits and potential payoffs. It is shown that the use of VHTR for the manufacture of synthetic fuels appears to have a very high probability of making a positive contribution to meeting the nation's energy needs in the future.
Document ID
19760050481
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Farbman, G. H. (Westinghouse Astronuclear Lab. Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Brecher, L. E. (Westinghouse Astronuclear Laboratory Pittsburgh, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1976
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Power Conference and Illinois Institute of Technology, Annual Meeting