Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle Options

Conference · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010

OSTI ID:984552

Wigeland, Roald; Taiwo, Temitope; Todosow, Michael; Halsey, William; Gehin, Jess

A systematic evaluation has been conducted of the potential for advanced nuclear fuel cycle strategies and options to address the issues ascribed to the use of nuclear power. Issues included nuclear waste management, proliferation risk, safety, security, economics and affordability, and sustainability. The two basic strategies, once-through and recycle, and the range of possibilities within each strategy, are considered for all aspects of the fuel cycle including options for nuclear material irradiation, separations if needed, and disposal. Options range from incremental changes to today’s implementation to revolutionary concepts that would require the development of advanced nuclear technologies.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE - NE
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 984552
• Report Number(s): INL/CON-10-17632
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
ECONOMICS
EVALUATION
FUEL CYCLE
IMPLEMENTATION
IRRADIATION
MANAGEMENT
NUCLEAR FUELS
NUCLEAR POWER
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
PROLIFERATION
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SAFETY
SECURITY
nuclear fuel cycle
once-through
proliferation risk
recycle
sustainability
waste management