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Partitioning and transmutation. A review of the current state of the art

Abstract

The recent development in the field of partitioning and transmutation (P-T) of long-lived radioactive waste nuclides from nuclear power production is reviewed and evaluated. Current national and international R and D plans are summarized. It is concluded that P-T is technically feasible but much R and D remains to be done before it is technically mature. At present there seems to be no economic gain from P-T as compared to direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel. There seems only to be an insignificant reduction in future radiation doses by P-T when compared to current disposal plans. However, future long term research may perhaps change these conclusions. Therefore the further development in this area should be followed. Some areas where a limited research by Swedish scientists could be worthwhile are indicated. (255 refs.) (au).
Authors:
Skaalberg, M; Liljenzin, J O [1] 
  1. Chalmers Univ. of Technology, Gothenburg (Sweden). Dept. of Nuclear Chemistry
Publication Date:
Oct 01, 1992
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
SKB-TR-92-19
Reference Number:
SCA: 052001; 990100; PA: AIX-24:033821; SN: 93000963579
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Oct 1992
Subject:
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; 99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE; HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES; TRANSMUTATION; COST; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; IRRADIATION PLANTS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; REVIEWS; 052001; 990100; WASTE PROCESSING; MANAGEMENT
OSTI ID:
10135557
Research Organizations:
Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., Stockholm (Sweden)
Country of Origin:
Sweden
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE93621258; TRN: SE9300035033821
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS; INIS
Submitting Site:
SWDN
Size:
[105] p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

Skaalberg, M, and Liljenzin, J O. Partitioning and transmutation. A review of the current state of the art. Sweden: N. p., 1992. Web.
Skaalberg, M, & Liljenzin, J O. Partitioning and transmutation. A review of the current state of the art. Sweden.
Skaalberg, M, and Liljenzin, J O. 1992. "Partitioning and transmutation. A review of the current state of the art." Sweden.
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abstractNote = {The recent development in the field of partitioning and transmutation (P-T) of long-lived radioactive waste nuclides from nuclear power production is reviewed and evaluated. Current national and international R and D plans are summarized. It is concluded that P-T is technically feasible but much R and D remains to be done before it is technically mature. At present there seems to be no economic gain from P-T as compared to direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel. There seems only to be an insignificant reduction in future radiation doses by P-T when compared to current disposal plans. However, future long term research may perhaps change these conclusions. Therefore the further development in this area should be followed. Some areas where a limited research by Swedish scientists could be worthwhile are indicated. (255 refs.) (au).}
place = {Sweden}
year = {1992}
month = {Oct}
}