ALFRED (nuclear reactor)
ALFRED (Advanced Lead-cooled Fast Reactor European Demonstrator) is a planned lead-cooled fast reactor. Designed by Ansaldo Energia from Italy, it represents the last stage of the ELSY and LEADER projects.[1][2]
| ALFRED | |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania |
| Location | Mioveni |
| Status | Planned |
| Construction cost | EUR 1.0 billion |
| Operator(s) | ICN |
| Nuclear power station | |
| Reactor type | Lead-cooled fast reactor |
| Power generation | |
| Units planned | 1 |
| Nameplate capacity | 125 MW |
Construction
ALFRED will be built in the Romanian town of Mioveni near Pitesti.[3]
Technical data
- Thermal power: 300 MW
- Electrical power: 125 MW
- Spectrum: Fast
- Coolant: Lead
- Average lead coolant temperature: 400 °C (752 °F) on entry, 480 °C (896 °F) on exit of the steam generator.
- Fuel: MOX
References
- "Generation IV & SMR". www.ansaldoenergia.com.
- "Nuclearelectrica to cooperate in development of ALFRED : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News". world-nuclear-news.org.
- "Contract for Romanian lead-cooled reactor research facility : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News". world-nuclear-news.org.
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