Integral fast reactor concept: Physics of operation and safety

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.13182/NSE88-2· OSTI ID:6151427

Wade, D C; Chang, Y I

The Integral Fast Reactor concept employs a pool layout, a uranium-plutonium-zirconium metal alloy fuel, and a closed fuel cycle based on pyrometallurgical reprocessing and injection casting refabrication. The reactor physics issues of designing for inherent safety and for a closed fissile self-sufficient integral fuel cycle with uranium start-up and potential actinide transmutation are discussed.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Argonne, IL (US)
• OSTI ID: 6151427
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 100:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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