Heat-pipe microreactor

Heat moved by sealed heat pipes rather than pumped coolant or forced convection. No primary pumps and no coolant loop, which suits very small transportable reactors. Heat-pipe describes how heat is moved, not the neutron spectrum. Moderator and fuel vary by design: some designs are fast and unmoderated, others use a graphite or beryllium oxide moderator, with TRISO or metal fuel, usually HALEU.

Organisations and devices by approach: Heat-pipe microreactor on the technology page

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approach:heat-pipe

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