The fast breeder reactor fuel cycle in Europe; Present status and prospects

Journal Article · Thu Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1989 · Nuclear Technology; (USA)

OSTI ID:6969074

Megy, J ^[1]; Allardice, R H ^[2]; Ebert, K ^[3]; Morelle, J M ^[4]; Venditti, P ^[5]

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1. CEA Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires de Cadarache, 13 - Saint-Paul-lez-Durance (France)
2. British Nuclear Fuels Ltd., Risley (UK)
3. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH (Germany, F.R.)
4. Societe Belge pour l'Industrie Nucleaire, Brussels (Belgium)
5. ENEA, Rome (Italy)

The European experience with the fast breeder reactor (FBR) fuel cycle covers >20 yr of work. Experience with fuel fabrication is reported. The existing facilities in Europe, with minor adaptations, are adequate to manufacture all the fuel required for European FBRs up to the end of this century. The feasibility of FBR fuel reprocessing has been widely demonstrated in European facilities at significant scale. Research and development is proceeding on all aspects of reprocessing and the two European pilot plants (Dounreay and Marcoule) are invaluable tools for supporting the design of an industrial-scale reprocessing plant.

• OSTI ID: 6969074
• Journal Information: Nuclear Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Nuclear Technology; (USA) Vol. 88:3; ISSN 0029-5450; ISSN NUTYB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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