International programs related to the transmutation of transuranics

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5882401

Newman, C

This report is an account of current programs outside the U.S. relating to the transmutation of transuranics. This work was performed under contract to EPRI. The investigation was based on literature surveys, personal discussions, and visits to European research establishments that are currently active in the area. Research in actinide (uranium plus transuranics) partitioning and transmutation (P-T) is actively promoted in Japan, where the largest program in research on P-T is currently underway; however, following years of relative inactivity, the concept is being revisited elsewhere. Additionally, a significant amount of research in reprocessing and advanced reactors has produced results with interesting possibilities for P-T. Foreign research activities relevant to actinide burning is presented in two sections: foreign national programs, and international programs and working groups. In order to provide the reader with an ability to assess the motivators for or against development of P-T, background on political and institutional trends relating to nuclear waste management is also provided. 38 refs., 17 figs.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (USA). Rocketdyne Div.
• Sponsoring Organization: EPRI; Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5882401
• Report Number(s): EPRI-NP-7265; TRN: 91-014938
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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