Breeding of 233U in the thorium–uranium fuel cycle in VVER reactors using heavy water

A method is proposed for achieving optimal neutron kinetics and efficient isotope transmutation in the 233 U– 232 Th oxide fuel of water-moderated reactors with variable water composition (D 2 O, H 2 O) that ensures breeding of the 233 U and 235 U isotopes. The method is comparatively simple to impl...

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Published in:Physics of atomic nuclei 2015-12, Vol.78 (11), p.1274-1286
Main Authors: Marshalkin, V. E., Povyshev, V. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Particle and Nuclear Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
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Summary:A method is proposed for achieving optimal neutron kinetics and efficient isotope transmutation in the 233 U– 232 Th oxide fuel of water-moderated reactors with variable water composition (D 2 O, H 2 O) that ensures breeding of the 233 U and 235 U isotopes. The method is comparatively simple to implement.
ISSN:1063-7788
1562-692X
DOI:10.1134/S1063778815110113