HEXANA
France
Basics
Reactor Type
Liquid Metal Reactor
Reactor Description
LMFR
Liquid-metal cooled fast reactor
Primary heat transport: often Na, Pb, Na-K or Pb-Bi eutectic
Primary heat transport: often Na, Pb, Na-K or Pb-Bi eutectic
Electric Output (MWe)
2 x 50
Thermal Output (MWt)
2 x 400
Size
Medium
'Medium' size
Electric output of between 100 MWe and 200 MWe
Electric output of between 100 MWe and 200 MWe
Spectrum
Fast
Kinetic neutron energy of 1…20 Mev
Kinetic energy of a not-moderated particle (neutron spectrum)
Kinetic energy of a not-moderated particle (neutron spectrum)
Developer
Hexana
Pilot Site Details
N/A
Details
Use (goal of commercial operation)
Industrial heat, electric power generation, nuclear waste burning
Deployment medium
Land-based
Design Lifetime (Years)
N/A
Fuel
Fuel class
MOX
Mixed-oxide (nuclear fuel)
Fuel made from a mix of uranium and plutonium oxides
Fuel made from a mix of uranium and plutonium oxides
Fuel Type
Natural or Depleted U and Pu
Fuel Cycle
Closed, Envisaged
Refuelling Cycle
N/A
Cooling & Temperature
Reactor cooling of primary loop
Sodium
Reactor moderator
N/A
Reactor Outlet Temperature (°C)
530
Status
Design status
Conceptual design
Licensing status
Expected to file pre-licensing safety option...
Expected to file pre-licensing safety option file to French regulator ASN, however, no schedule announced
Deployment timeline
Market deployment expected in 2035
Agreements and Engagement
N/A
