Gas-Cooled Reactor | Vibepedia

A gas-cooled reactor (GCR) is a specific class of nuclear reactor that employs graphite as a neutron moderator and a gas, typically carbon dioxide or helium, as the primary coolant. The term GCR is most often reserved for this graphite-moderated design. Today, advanced GCR designs, particularly [[high-temperature-gas-cooled-reactor|High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors (HTGRs)]], are being revisited for their potential in generating high-efficiency electricity and process heat, offering enhanced safety features and fuel cycle flexibility.