Simple and safe deep pool reactor for low-temperature heat supply

The deep pool reactor (DPR) is a novel design of pool type reactor for heat only supply. The reactor core is put in a deep pool and it is within the l ow working temperature range. By only putting light hydrostatic pressure on the core coolant, the DPR will be able to meet the temperature requirement s of heat supply for district heating and seawater desalination. This paper will cover its design characteristics and main conclusions of sa fety analyses and economic evaluation. The nuclear heating system provides a safe feasibility and economically attractive solution for supplying low-t emperature heat and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (C) 2000 Elsevier Sc ience Ltd. All rights reserved.