Used TES Challenger HTI #293610291 for sale

TES Challenger HTI is a reactor designed for nuclear processes, specifically the production of industrial grade tritium in a safe and efficient manner. This advanced reactor model utilizes a High-Temperature Intermediate (HTI) Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) based design, and is capable of running with substantially fewer components than other models, resulting in a much simpler and more economical construction. The reactor design uses molten salt as its coolant, as compared to a water-cooled reactor, and relies on thorium-based fuel, instead of the more traditional uranium-235. The thorium-based fuel calls for fewer enrichment stages, making fuel fabrication simpler and less expensive. Further, unlike conventional reactors, the MSR design doesn't require atmospheric steam voids to act as a thermal barrier, thus the need for heavier, external radiation shielding is greatly reduced. At the core of the HTI sits a low-pressure, intermediate temperature primary heat exchanger that maintains the reactor's molten salt coolant below the required temperature range. Mounted concentrically to this is a secondary reactor vessel that houses the fuel elements, which are in turn submerged within the molten salt. The secondary reactor vessel is also pressurized, allowing for an even more cost-effective fabrication, as fewer components are needed. The design also incorporates a chemical processing cell, where the fuel elements can undergo a period of corrosion and tritium sequestration during their processing cycle. The chemical processing cell is made of ceramic materials, and is resistant to chemical attack and high temperatures, making it highly efficient for tritium production. The HTI's safety and security features are also benefits from the thermal-mechanical design. The core and fuel elements are kept within the pressure vessel, ensuring a high level of containment, and the use of thorium-based fuel eliminates the risk of nuclear proliferation. The reactor vessel is also sealed and surrounded by a passive neutron peaking layer, allowing for a safe shutdown in the event of an emergency. Overall, Challenger HTI reactor offers nuclear power solutions with greatly enhanced safety and reliability, while at the same time removing the complexities and cost of traditional reactor designs.