Abstract
A 'nonproliferating' fuel for light water reactors is proposed. The nonproliferating aspects of the fuel are obtained by increasing the 238Pu/Pu ratio to 5% and above. This limit is maintained during the entire fuel cycle and, in particular, at low burnup values. The high value of the 238Pu/Pu ratio is obtained by introducing 237Np into the fuel. Some waste disposal aspects associated with 237Np are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-138 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nuclear Technology |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics