The Bimodal Epithermal Astronuclear Reactor (BEAR): A Long-Lived, Universal Space Nuclear Powerplant [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

A neutronic model of a Nuclear Thermal Propulsion reactor based on the NERVA Peewee design using High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel in a Zirconium Carbide matrix has been thoroughly characterised and continuously modified over the last few years at the CSNR. The initial design (Emu, for th...

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Main Authors: J. Stephen Herring, Teyen Widdicombe, Brad Kirkwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2024-10-01
Series:Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research
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Online Access:https://nstopenresearch.org/articles/2-4/v2
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