Long life multipurpose small size fast reactor with liquid metallic-fueledcore

A concept of a long life multipurpose nuclear reactor with self-sustained l iquid metallic fuel is proposed to meet the requirements far the future ene rgy production. The conceptual design is described and the core neutronic c haracteristics are obtained based on two-dimensional cylindrical diffusion reactor model. The influence of fission products separation in the liquid-f ueled system on the core burnup capability is discussed. The burnup analysi s shows a feasibility of the long life refueling-free core concept. (C) 200 0 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.