Categorisation and priorities for future research on inert matrix fuels: An extended synthesis of the panel discussions

Citation
R. Chawla et Rjm. Konings, Categorisation and priorities for future research on inert matrix fuels: An extended synthesis of the panel discussions, PROG NUCL E, 38(3-4), 2001, pp. 455-458
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Nuclear Emgineering
Journal title
PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
ISSN journal
01491970 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
455 - 458
Database
ISI
SICI code
0149-1970(2001)38:3-4<455:CAPFFR>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
There are three categories of basic fuel cycle needs, which are being addre ssed by the different types of inert matrix fuel (IMF) concepts currently u nder development. These are: plutonium burning in existing LWRs, plutonium burning in fast reactors and minor actinide transmutation - corresponding t o three distinct timescales for perceived IMF implementation, viz. short, m edium and long term, respectively. The current paper, based partly on the t wo panel discussions organised at the 6(th) IMF workshop, presents viewpoin ts and priorities for each of the three categories of IMF applications, bot h in terms of the fuel concepts to be pursued and the corresponding R&D req uirements. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.