An economic analysis of fusion breeders
Conference
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· Fusion Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6011611
This paper presents a study of the economic performance of Fission/Fusion Hybrid devices. This work takes fusion breeder cost estimates and applies methodology and cost factors used in the fission reactor programs to compare fusion breeders with Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactors (LMFBR). The results of the analysis indicate that the Hybrid will be in the same competitive range as proposed LMFBRs and have the potential to provide economically competitive power in a future of rising uranium prices. The sensitivity of the results to variations in key parameters is included.
- Research Organization:
- Engineering Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
- OSTI ID:
- 6011611
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850310-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 8:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
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COMPETITION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
COST ESTIMATION
EPITHERMAL REACTORS
FAST REACTORS
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LIQUID METAL COOLED REACTORS
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POWER GENERATION
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SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS