Table 1: System performance parameters
Reactor thermal power (kWt) 5000
Gross electrical output (kWe) 240
Net electrical output (kWe) 200
Plant design lifetime (years) 20
Thermoelectric system inlet/outlet temperature (ºC) 1065/550
Conversion efficiency (%) 5
Waste heat to reject (kWt) 4560
Radiator inlet/outlet temperature (ºC) 573/527
Radiator area (m2) 240