Learning resources for LFTR (Liquid Floride Thorium Reactors)

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This discussion focuses on resources for researching Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors (LFTR). Key resources identified include the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) page on molten salt reactor design, which provides valuable insights into LFTR technology, and a NASA paper titled "High Efficiency Nuclear Power Plants Using Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor Technology." These sources are essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of LFTR systems.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of nuclear reactor technology
  • Familiarity with molten salt reactor designs
  • Knowledge of thorium fuel cycle principles
  • Research skills for accessing scientific papers and technical resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the ORNL molten salt reactor design page for detailed technical information
  • Read the NASA paper on LFTR technology for insights into efficiency and design
  • Investigate additional academic papers on thorium reactors for advanced concepts
  • Join online forums or communities focused on nuclear energy and LFTR discussions
USEFUL FOR

Researchers, nuclear engineers, and students interested in advanced nuclear reactor technologies, particularly those focusing on Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors and their applications in sustainable energy.

boringelectron
looking for a good site to improve my research on liquid Florid thorium reactors

Anyone with resources

Thank you
 
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boringelectron said:
looking for a good site to improve my research on liquid Florid thorium reactors

Anyone with resources

Thank you
There are number of threads and posts on the subject of LFTR in this forum.

ORNL has a page on the molten salt reactor design - https://www.ornl.gov/msr - including some discussion of LFTR.

Here is a NASA paper - High Efficiency Nuclear Power Plants Using Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor Technology
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20090029904.pdf
 

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