Proliferation Potential of Accelerator-Drive Systems: Feasibility Calculations
Accelerator-driven systems for fissile materials production have been proposed and studied since the early 1950s. Recent advances in beam power levels for small accelerators have raised the possibility that such use could be feasible for a potential proliferator. The objective of this study is to review the state of technology development for accelerator-driven spallation neutron sources and subcritical reactors. Energy and power requirements were calculated for a proton accelerator-driven neutron spallation source and subcritical reactors to produce a significant amount of fissile material--plutonium.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Nuclear Transfer and Supplier Policy Division (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 12464
- Report Number(s):
- K/NSP-778; TRN: US0102526
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 1 Nov 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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