Minor Actinide Destruction in Dedicated Reactors
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چکیده
The neutronic performance of small size critical dedicated burners is investigated here according to the type of recycling performed (MA supply alone or together with some fissile element), the nature of the possible fissile supply (Pu, enriched U, U bred from Th), the coolant type (sodium or lead). The main neutronic parameters are given, such as reactivity coefficients, together with mass balances, MA consumption and fuel composition. The trends for future studies are also indicated.
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