GFMR / REFERENCE MODEL
A reference model for molten salt reactors.¶
Generic FUNaK-Fuelled Thermal Molten Salt Reactor
A reference problem for the modelling and simulation of graphite-moderated molten salt reactors. A benchmark and educational tool for the broader nuclear engineering community.
IMPORTANT: This model describes a generic reference design. It is NOT the proprietary Saltfoss reactor design. It is provided as a benchmark and educational tool for the broader nuclear engineering community.
150 MW THERMAL POWER
379 FUEL CHANNELS
3.6 m REACTOR HEIGHT
2 FUEL VELOCITY ZONES
THE DOCUMENTATION
Explore the reference design.¶
Geometrical specifications, design parameters, and material definitions for the GFMR model.
01 / MODEL
Design & parameters¶
Thermal power, temperatures, channel velocities, pressure losses, and the core lifetime criterion.
02 / GEOMETRY
Inside the core¶
Top and lateral views of the reactor, with a closer look at the control rod channel.
03 / MATERIALS
Material definitions¶
FUNaK fuel salt, graphite, hafnium, Hastelloy N, and helium, including the source OpenMC definitions.
MODELLING & SIMULATION
One reference.
Different approaches.¶
The model is designed to be software-agnostic and can be implemented using a single-physics approach or within a complex multiphysics framework.