헬리컬 크루시폼 연료 기반 소형원자로의 함정 추진 적용성과 발전방안 연구

전태승^*

육군 대위/대한민국 육군 제66보병사단 화생방대대 정작과장

Application and Development Strategies of Helical Cruciform Fuel-Based Small Modular Reactors for Naval Propulsion

Taeseung Jeon^*

CPT, ROK Army/CBRN Battalion, 66th Infantry Division, Republic of Korea Army

Correspondence to: *Taeseung Jeon Hoetbul Restel, 196 Yongchu-ro, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea E-mail: king102495@naver.com

초록

본 연구에서는 헬리컬 크루시폼 연료 기반 소형모듈원자로(SMR)의 기술적 특성과 함정 추진 적용 가능성을 평가하였다. 헬리컬 크루시폼 연료는 열전달 성능과 냉각재 혼합을 향상시켜 소형·고출력밀도 원자로 설계를 가능하게 하며, 통합전력체계와의 연계에 적합한 특성을 제공한다. 그러나 압력강하 증가, 제조 공정의 복잡성, 규제 제약과 같은 과제가 여전히 존재한다. 따라서 함정 추진 분야에서의 실질적인 적용을 위해서는 추가적인 실험적 검증과 지속적인 기술 개발이 필요하다.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical characteristics and applicability of helical cruciform fuel-based small modular reactors for naval propulsion. Helical cruciform fuel improves heat transfer and coolant mixing, enabling compact, high-power-density reactor designs suitable for integrated power systems. Despite these advantages, challenges including pressure drop, manufacturing complexity, and regulatory constraints remain. Further experimental validation and technological development are required for practical naval applications.

Keywords:

Helical Cruciform Fuel, Small Modular Reactor, Naval Propulsion System, Integrated Power System, Thermal Hydraulic Performance

키워드:

헬리컬 크루시폼 연료, 소형원자로, 함정 추진체계, 통합전력체계, 열수력 성능

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