Spallator - accelerator breeder

Technical Report · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5801066· OSTI ID:5801066

Steinberg, M

The concept involves the use of spallation neutrons produced by interaction of a high energy proton (1 to 2 GeV) from a linear accelerator (LINAC) with a heavy metal target (uranium). The principal spallator concept is based on generating fissile fuel for use in LWR nuclear power plants. The spallator functions in conjunction with a reprocessing plant to regenerate and produce the Pu-239 or U-233 for fabrication into fresh LWR reactor fuel elements. Advances in proton accelerator technology has provided a solid base for predicting performance and optimizing the design of a reliable, continuous wave, high-current LINAC required by a fissile fuel production machine.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 5801066
• Report Number(s): BNL-36312; ON: DE85012276
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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