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detection and location system based
on Xe/Kr tag gas of unique isotopic
combinations, modified 9Cr-1Mo steel
for most structures for higher temperature
strength, smaller component/piping sizes,
and so on.
7.
Provide any other details.
Korea has 23 commercial reactors
in operation and five reactors under
construction. In addition, the country
is constructing four reactors in United
Arab Emirates. Korea is approaching
a pinch point on spent fuel storage. It
is proceeding with a plan for central
interim storage, while simultaneously
considering PGSFR to demonstrate
actinide burning as a longer-term option.
PGSFR is scheduled to be commissioned
in 2028.
Korea Atomic Energy Research
Institute (KAERI) has provided a
Work-for-Others contract for Argonne’s
contributions to the PGSFR Project.
Argonne has a long history in fast
reactor technology development and
still maintains a cadre of engineers with
fast reactor design capability. Argonne is
supporting KAERI in the reactor design,
safety analysis and licensing support.
Contact: Yoon Chang, Argonne
National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave,
Illinois 60439; telephone: (630) 252-
4856, email:
Schematic View of PGSFR.
