diff --git a/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md b/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md index 64564edd1..2beec41d9 100644 --- a/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md +++ b/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ # Executive Summary -MARVEL stands for Microreactor Applications Research Validation and Evaluation. MARVEL is an 'open-source' -microreactor design that is coming out of the Idaho National Laboratory. This 'open-source' idea is a response -to commerical reactors such as eVinci from Westinghouse being closed-door endeavors. This isn't great, -because it doesn't allow a place for everyone to communicate about designs. This is especially relevant for -microreactors, where the low power model and economy-of-production model really benefits from common -knowledge being out there. - -MARVEL is a unique design that I haven't really seen before. First of all, coolant is by natural convection. -This reactor system uses two coolant loops: the primary loop is sodium-potassium salt, while the secondary -coolant is lead. +MARVEL stands for Microreactor Applications Research Validation and Evaluation. MARVEL +is an 'open-source' microreactor design that is coming out of the Idaho National +Laboratory. This 'open-source' idea is a response to commerical reactors such as eVinci +from Westinghouse being closed-door endeavors. This isn't great, because it doesn't +allow a place for everyone to communicate about designs. This is especially relevant +for microreactors, where the low power model and economy-of-production model really +benefits from common knowledge being out there. +MARVEL is a unique design that I haven't really seen before. First of all, coolant +is by natural convection. This reactor system uses two coolant loops: the primary loop +is sodium-potassium salt, while the secondary coolant is lead.