Publication Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
Page Number
1873
Volume
n/a
Publisher Location
Red Hook, New York, United States of America
Conference Name
7th International Conference on Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Systems (GLOBAL 2007)
Conference Location
Boise, Tennessee, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
American Nuclear Society
Conference Date
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Abstract
A decision process for evaluating the technical readiness or maturity of components (i.e., heat exchangers, chemical reactors, valves, etc.) for use by the U.S. DOE Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative is described. This system is used by the DOE NHI to assess individual components in relation to their readiness for pilot-scale and larger-scale deployment and to drive the research and development work needed to attain technical maturity. A description of the evaluation system is provided, and examples are given to illustrate how it is used to assist in component R&D decisions.