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Table 1
Comparison between the CADOR and CFV cores.
| 600 MWe SFR | Reference low-void-coefficient core (CFV) | CADOR core 11% Be |
|---|---|---|
| Unit thermal power (MWth) | 1500 | 1500 |
| Maximum linear power density (W/cm) | 460 | 150 |
| Mean linear power density (W/cm) | 337 | 100 |
| Fissile height (cm) | 70 | 120 |
| Number of fissile subassemblies | 288 | 615 |
| Number of pins per subassembly | 217 | 271 |
| Number of fuel pins per subassembly | 217 | 198 |
| Number of Be pins per subassembly | 0 | 73 |
| Mean Pu content (wt.%) | 21.8 | 20.6 |
| Management: Frequency × fuel cycle length (EFPD) | 4 × 360 | 10 × 450 |
| Residence time (EFPD) | 1440 | 4500 |
| Reactivity loss (pcm/ EFPD) | −3.7 | −2.1 |
| Overall breeding gain | −0.01 | −0.06 |
| Mean fresh fuel temperature at nominal power (°C) | 1300 | 700 |
| K Doppler ($) | 2.2 | 6.0 |
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