Published 1990 | Version v1
Book

Physics studies of higher actinide consumption in an LMR

  • 1. Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)

Description

The core physics aspects of the transuranic burning potential of the integral Fast Reactor (IFR) are assessed. The actinide behavior in fissile self-sufficient IFR closed cycles of 1200 MWt size is characterized, and the transuranic isotopics and risk potential of the working inventory are compared to those from a once-through LWR. The core neutronic performance effects of rare-earth impurities present in the recycled fuel are addressed. Fuel cycle strategies for burning transuranics from an external source are discussed, and specialized actinide burner designs are described

Part of:
The Physics of Reactors: Operation, Design and Computation. Volume 1

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Societe Francaise pour l'Energie Nucleaire.
Imprint Place
Paris (France)
Imprint Title
The physics of reactors: operation, design and computation. Volume 1
Imprint Pagination
593 p.
Journal Page Range
p. I.83-I.96.

Conference

Title
Operation, Design and Computation.
Acronym
International Conference on the Physics of Reactors
Dates
23-27 Apr 1990.
Place
Marseille (France).

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