The Xe-100’s compact form factor and meltdown-proof engineering are a total reimagining of what a nuclear reactor can be and more importantly what it will be.
The Xe-100 is a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor heralding a new era of nuclear energy. This groundbreaking reactor operates continuously and can withstand temperatures exceeding 750 degrees Celsius, optimizing energy extraction from each atom. Central to the Xe-100 is a multitude of fuel Pebbles, each resembling a billiards ball in size. These Pebbles are meticulously embedded with 18,000 trisoparticles, where each particle contains a minute uranium kernel enveloped by three carbon layers, ensuring that over 99.99% of unwanted byproducts are contained. This ingenious fuel arrangement eliminates the necessity for extensive containment structures, leading to significantly reduced safety perimeters, as the trisofuel itself acts as a containment vessel.
The reactor system employs a seamless process wherein more than 200,000 fuel Pebbles are gravity-fed and continuously rotated through the core. This clever fuel cycle enables uninterrupted operation for an impressive 60 years. Helium circulates within the core, absorbing immense quantities of heat without undergoing radioactivity. This superheated helium is then employed to convert water into steam, subsequently propelling a turbine to generate a constant supply of carbon-free energy.
The Xe-100 stands out with its compact design and meltdown-resistant engineering, offering a radical reimagining of the traditional nuclear reactor's capabilities.
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