Molten Salt Reactors GIF provisional System Steering Committee
The provisional System Steering Committee for Molten Salt Reactors (MSR pSSC) was established after the MSR Memorandum of Understanding was signed in 2010. Presently, seven members from the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) participate in the MSR pSSC's endeavors. This committee explores a broad range of topics related to Molten Salt Reactors. Molten Salt Reactor designs were investigated during the nascent stages of nuclear power and were even considered for airborne nuclear propulsion in the United States during the 1950s. The wide array of concepts falling under this technology is quite revolutionary approach when compared to the current generation II and III reactors. Despite the fact that nuclear-powered aircraft did not become a reality and no commercial-scale MSR has been operated yet, this technology holds considerable promises, including in the area of radioactive waste reduction and alternative fuel cycles. Several MSR concepts are currently under active development globally.
Activities and Membership of the Molten Salt Reactor GIF provisional System Steering Committee
GIF MSR pSSC gathers seven GIF Members. As it is currently established under an MoU it does not have full fledged R&D projects ongoing.
If you want to learn more about the Molten Salt Reactor technology head to the MSR System description page. If you want to learn more about the latest outcomes and international efforts carried out under the GIF MSR pSSC please refer to the latest GIF Annual Report.