Table II.

Typical APRFR Performance Levels

PULSE MODE  
Routine Yield 1.5 × 10¹⁷ fissions/pulse
Reactivity Insertion $1.10
Pulse Half-Width 48 μsec
Initial Prompt Period 18 μsec
Maximum Fuel Temperature Rise 400°C
Temperature Coefficient -0.3 cents/°C
Maximum Available Yield ~2.1 × 10¹⁷ fissions/pulse
STEADY STATE MODE  
Continuous Operation ~1 kw
Intermittent Operation ~10 kw

Steady state power levels are limited by effectiveness of core cooling system and core activation.

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