Basics of accelerator driven subcritical reactors

Authors
Nifenecker, H David, S Loiseaux, JM Meplan, O
Citation
H. Nifenecker et al., Basics of accelerator driven subcritical reactors, NUCL INST A, 463(3), 2001, pp. 428-467
Citations number
83
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences","Instrumentation & Measurement
Journal title
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
ISSN journal
01689002 → ACNP
Volume
463
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
428 - 467
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9002(20010511)463:3<428:BOADSR>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This paper is an introduction to the physics of Accelerator Driven Subcriti cal Reactors (ADSR) and some technologies associated with them. The basic n eutronics is presented with a specific discussion of modifications with res pect to that of critical reactors. The fuel evolution in ADSR's is discusse d, including the influence of reactivity surges and drops on the limitation of the design reactivity. The application of ADSRs to nuclear waste manage ment is examined and the different options are discussed. Finally, some pra ctical proposals are briefly discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.