Published 2005 | Version v1
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RAPID-L: an operator-free reactor for the Moon

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An outlook of using the RAPID-L nuclear energy facility with a fast reactor under conditions of self-contained operation on the Moon is considered in the context of approval of the new space development program in the USA

Abstract (Russian)

Рассмотрена перспектива использования ЯЭУ с реактором на быстрых нейтронах RAPID-L в условиях автономной эксплуатации на лунной базе в связи с принятием новой программы США по освоению космического пространства

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Original title (Russian)
YaEhU RAPID для эксплуатации в автономном режиме в условиях базы на Луне

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Atomnaya Tekhnika za Rubezhom
Journal Issue
no.2
Journal Page Range
p. 26-28
ISSN
0320-9326
CODEN
ATRUA8

INIS

Country of Publication
Russian Federation
Country of Input or Organization
Russian Federation
INIS RN
37106663
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
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Translation
Descriptors DEI
AUTOMATION; FAST REACTORS; MOON; NUCLEAR FUELS; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS; SPACE VEHICLES; THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS; TRANSIENTS; URANIUM NITRIDES
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDE COMPOUNDS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ENERGY SOURCES; EPITHERMAL REACTORS; FUELS; MATERIALS; NITRIDES; NITROGEN COMPOUNDS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; PNICTIDES; POWER PLANTS; REACTOR MATERIALS; REACTORS; SATELLITES; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; URANIUM COMPOUNDS; VEHICLES

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Notes
Translated from English: Nuclear Engineering International, 2004, v. 49, No 596, p. 24-25; 5 figs.