ALFRED (Advanced Lead-cooled Fast Reactor European Demonstrator) is a planned lead-cooled fast reactor. Designed by Ansaldo Energia from Italy, it represents the last stage of the ELSY and LEADER projects.
Construction ALFRED will be built in the Romanian town of Mioveni near Pitesti.
Technical data Thermal power: 300 MW Electrical power: 125 MW Spectrum: Fast Coolant: Lead Average lead coolant temperature: 520 °C (968 °F) on entry in the steam generator; 390 °C (734 °F) on exit of the steam generator. Fuel: MOX or Uranium (20%)
See also Fast breeder reactor Fast neutron reactor Generation IV reactor
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