Comparative review of the long-lived wastes transmutation performances in nuclear reactor

F. Varaine; C. Chabert; G. Youinou; D. Warin

Comparative review of the long-lived wastes transmutation performances in nuclear reactor

F. Varaine
, C. Chabert
, G. Youinou
, D. Warin

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Abstract

The transmutation in different nuclear reactor types has been widely studied in the recent past. The comparison of the intrinsic ability based on physic approach shows the interest of the fast spectrum. But the transmutation of minor actinides is possible too in PWRs. The impact of the Cm multirecycling on fuel cycle in PWR shows the interest of a temporary repository of this nuclide (and some studies on this subject are in progress).The MOX-UE concept for PWR allows the recycling of Pu and Am together. Later, the GEN IV systems will be able to treat their own waste and absorb the residual waste from PWRs. Another possibility could be to use ADT if GEN IV systems appear later, and a first design of a gas cooled ADT is presented here.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Global 2003
Subtitle of host publication	Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Pages	2272-2278
Number of pages	7
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes
Event	Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy - New Orleans, LA, United States Duration: Nov 16 2003 → Nov 20 2003

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Name	Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy

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Conference	Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Country/Territory	United States
City	New Orleans, LA
Period	11/16/03 → 11/20/03

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Varaine, F, Chabert, C, Youinou, G & Warin, D 2003, Comparative review of the long-lived wastes transmutation performances in nuclear reactor. in Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy. Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy, pp. 2272-2278, Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy, New Orleans, LA, United States, 11/16/03.

Comparative review of the long-lived wastes transmutation performances in nuclear reactor. / Varaine, F.; Chabert, C.; Youinou, G. et al.
Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy. 2003. p. 2272-2278 (Global 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy).

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