Breeding gains of sodium-cooled oxide-fueled fast reactors

Conference · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:4952719

Mougniot, J. C.; Barre, J. Y.; Clauzon, P.; Ciacometti, C.; Neviere, G.; Ravier, J.; Sichard, B.

Calculated values are presented for the breeding gains of French fast reactors, and the experimental uncertainties are discussed. The effect of various choices of planning on the breeding gains is next analyzed within the framework of classical concepts. In the final part, a new concept involving heterogeneous cores with a single enrichment zone is presented. This concept permits a significant improvement in the breeding gain and doubling time of fast reactors.

• Research Organization: CEA Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires de Cadarache, (France)
• Sponsoring Organization: Sponsor not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-32-018851
• OSTI ID: 4952719
• Report Number(s): ORNL-tr-2994; CONF-750411-6
• Resource Relation: Conference: European nuclear conference, Paris (France), 21-25 Apr 1975; Other Information: TIC (Technical Information Center); Related Information: Translation from the French conference paper
• Country of Publication: France
• Language: English

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