Citation

Alesso HP. Energy 1981; 6(6): 543-554.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0360-5442(81)90058-X

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study deals with the principal advantages and disadvantages of the five types of proven commercial reactors. A description of each class of commercial reactor (light water, gas-cooled, and heavy water) and their proven reactors is followed by a comparison of reactor types on the basis of technical merit, economics of operation, availability of technology, and associated political issues.