The Muskat Architecture (Mk V): A Modular Binary-Loop HTGR Cogeneration Platform with a Standardized Thermal Interface and Upgradeable Power Conversion

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contents <p><span><span>This preprint proposes the Muskat Architecture (Mk V), a modular binary-loop nuclear cogeneration platform designed to deliver high-grade process heat (~850 °C) and baseload electricity. </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span><span><span>The architecture treats the Power Conversion Unit (PCU) as a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span><span><span>, enabling scheduled mid-life upgrades from turbomachinery ("Lite") to static-leaning conversion ("Prime") without rebuilding the reactor. </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span></p> <div> </div>
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spellingShingle The Muskat Architecture (Mk V): A Modular Binary-Loop HTGR Cogeneration Platform with a Standardized Thermal Interface and Upgradeable Power Conversion
Muskat, Benjamin
HTGR
Cogeneration
Process Heat
Standardized Thermal Interface
Modular Power Conversion
Closed Brayton Cycle
MHD
AMTEC
<p><span><span>This preprint proposes the Muskat Architecture (Mk V), a modular binary-loop nuclear cogeneration platform designed to deliver high-grade process heat (~850 °C) and baseload electricity. </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span><span><span>The architecture treats the Power Conversion Unit (PCU) as a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span><span><span>, enabling scheduled mid-life upgrades from turbomachinery ("Lite") to static-leaning conversion ("Prime") without rebuilding the reactor. </span></span><span><span><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup><sup></sup></span></span></p> <div> </div>
title The Muskat Architecture (Mk V): A Modular Binary-Loop HTGR Cogeneration Platform with a Standardized Thermal Interface and Upgradeable Power Conversion
topic HTGR
Cogeneration
Process Heat
Standardized Thermal Interface
Modular Power Conversion
Closed Brayton Cycle
MHD
AMTEC
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18202496