Published April 1979
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Fuel cycle in Japanese Fugen - HWR
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This paper describes the use of plutonium-bearing fuel in the Japanese Fugen-HWR. The Fugen-HWR is a pressure tube type, boiling light water cooled, and heavy water moderated reactor, which by using plutonium fuel (MOX) achieves the advantage of high neutron economy. The characteristics of the reactor are discussed, particularly its ability to operate with several different types of fuel - Pu-natural U MOX, Pu-Depleted U (from spent LWR fuel) MOX, Pu-Depleted U (from enrichment tails) MOX, and enriched UO2. The natural U and separative work units saved are given and the fuel management and control of the reactor discussed. Non-proliferation and safety considerations are given. The Fugen-HWR achieved 100% power rating in the autumn of 1979
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- Imprint Pagination
- 30 p.
- Report number
- INFCE/DEP./WG--4/68
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- Country of Publication
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 11544852
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
- Descriptors DEI
- ECCS; FUEL CYCLE; FUEL MANAGEMENT; JATR REACTOR; REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS; REACTOR INSTRUMENTATION; REACTOR SAFETY; SAFEGUARDS; SPECIFICATIONS
- Descriptors DEC
- CONTROL SYSTEMS; HEAVY WATER MODERATED REACTORS; HWLWR TYPE REACTORS; MANAGEMENT; NATURAL URANIUM REACTORS; NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT; PLUTONIUM REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; PRESSURE TUBE REACTORS; REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEMS; REACTORS; SAFETY; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS