Fusion-fission hybrid as an alternative to the fast breeder reactor

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6802010· OSTI ID:6802010

Barrett, R J; Hardie, R W

This report compares the fusion-fission hybrid on the plutonium cycle with the classical fast breeder reactor (FBR) cycle as a long-term nuclear energy source. For the purpose of comparison, the current light-water reactor once-through (LWR-OT) cycle was also analyzed. The methods and models used in this study were developed for use in a comparative analysis of conventional nuclear fuel cycles. Assessment areas considered in this study include economics, energy balance, proliferation resistance, technological status, public safety, and commercial viability. In every case the characteristics of all fuel cycle facilities were accounted for, rather than just those of the reactor.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6802010
• Report Number(s): LA-8503-MS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BREEDER REACTORS
COMMERCIALIZATION
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY BALANCE
EPITHERMAL REACTORS
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FAST REACTORS
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PLUTONIUM ISOTOPES
PROLIFERATION
RADIOISOTOPES
REACTORS
SAFETY
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