Fission Reactors
Molten Salt Reactors are a type of Gen IV reactor whose fuel can be pumped and replaced without needing to shutdown and get close to it (and in KSP: without needing the fancy functions of Near Future Electrical), and which is immune to meltdown events. It is set up as the ideal all-purpose nuclear reactor for these reasons.
Note
These devices run at 1300 K with System Heat.
Stats
| Profile | Dry Mass | Output Power | Waste Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.625m | 2.05 t | 19 ThP | 26 kW |
| 1.25m | 5.2 t | 124 ThP | 65 kW |
| 2.5m | 11.4 t | 677 ThP | 143 kW |
| 3.75m | 27.73 t | 1647 ThP | 347 kW |
Pebble Bed Reactors are a type of Gen IV reactor whose fuel can be pumped with some, but not total, ease. It is also a very high temperature reactor and is setup as the baseline capable heat source for thermal nozzle types of engines.
Note
These devices run at 1300 K with System Heat.
Stats
| Profile | Dry Mass | Output Power | Waste Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25m | 10.2 t | 1015 ThP | 510 kW |
| 2.5m | 25.65 t | 8931 ThP | 1.28 MW |
| 3.75m | 126.94 t | 44208 ThP | 6.35 MW |