High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor
A Generation IV nuclear reactor technology using a graphite moderator and helium coolant. Core outlet temperatures can exceed 750°C, and the design features inherent safety characteristics; beyond electricity generation, it can also supply high-temperature heat for industrial processes.
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The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology route adopted by X-energy theoretically has inherent safety characteristics and is suitable for industrial energy supply and power generation scenarios.
The core outlet temperature of a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor can reach above 750°C, far higher than the roughly 300°C of conventional light-water reactors.
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The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology route adopted by X-energy theoretically has inherent safety characteristics and is suitable for industrial energy supply and power generation scenarios.
50%UnverifiedThe core outlet temperature of a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor can reach above 750°C, far higher than the roughly 300°C of conventional light-water reactors.
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