Simple, safe and low-cost nuclear plants as a heat source for seawater desalination

The deep pool reactor (DPR) is an extremely simple and safe reactor. It cou ld be used as a heat source for seawater desalination due to its appropriat e power size and temperature of heat supply. This paper will cover its main design features, safety analyses and economic performance. A simple, safe and low-cost nuclear plant coupled with a LT-MED low-temperature desalinati on process will decrease the cost of fresh water produced compared to other heat-only reactor systems. This will substantially favor the penetration o f nuclear energy into the seawater desalination market and global environme ntal protection.