From b4b2b4e9a74db4c240cf16a08ffdd746595f77f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dane Sabo Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:04:34 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-03-13 14:04:34 --- 3-99 Research/MARVEL.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md b/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md index f1a5f99a..64564edd 100644 --- a/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md +++ b/3-99 Research/MARVEL.md @@ -1,5 +1,12 @@ # Executive Summary -MARVEL stands for Microreactor Applications Research Validation and Evaluation. MAREVL is an 'open-source' +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 +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.