Abstract
Some of the factors that provide incentive for the utilization of thorium in specific reactor types are explored and the constraints that stand in the way are pointed out. The properties of thorium and derived fuels are discussed, and test and reactor operating experience is reviewed. In addition, symbiotic systems of breeder and converter reactor are suggested as being particularly attractive systems for energy production. Throughout the discussion, the High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor and Molten Salt Reactor are treated in some detail because they have been developed primarily for use with thorium fuel cycles.
Trauger, D B
[1]
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
Citation Formats
Trauger, D B.
Thorium utilization.
United Kingdom: N. p.,
1978.
Web.
Trauger, D B.
Thorium utilization.
United Kingdom.
Trauger, D B.
1978.
"Thorium utilization."
United Kingdom.
@misc{etde_5667345,
title = {Thorium utilization}
author = {Trauger, D B}
abstractNote = {Some of the factors that provide incentive for the utilization of thorium in specific reactor types are explored and the constraints that stand in the way are pointed out. The properties of thorium and derived fuels are discussed, and test and reactor operating experience is reviewed. In addition, symbiotic systems of breeder and converter reactor are suggested as being particularly attractive systems for energy production. Throughout the discussion, the High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor and Molten Salt Reactor are treated in some detail because they have been developed primarily for use with thorium fuel cycles.}
journal = {Ann. Nucl. Energy; (United Kingdom)}
volume = {5:8}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1978}
month = {Jan}
}
title = {Thorium utilization}
author = {Trauger, D B}
abstractNote = {Some of the factors that provide incentive for the utilization of thorium in specific reactor types are explored and the constraints that stand in the way are pointed out. The properties of thorium and derived fuels are discussed, and test and reactor operating experience is reviewed. In addition, symbiotic systems of breeder and converter reactor are suggested as being particularly attractive systems for energy production. Throughout the discussion, the High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor and Molten Salt Reactor are treated in some detail because they have been developed primarily for use with thorium fuel cycles.}
journal = {Ann. Nucl. Energy; (United Kingdom)}
volume = {5:8}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1978}
month = {Jan}
}