1. Program of Research and Development on the THORIUM UTILIZATION IN PWRS : Final Report (1979-1988)
- Author
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Carneiro, F. A. N., Pinto, L. C. M., Santos, A., Filgueras, S. A. C., Lopes, M. J. de O., Schlosser, G., Wunderlich, F., Gross, H., Doer, W., Gaertner, M., Kaspar, G., Finnemann, H., Porsch, D., Hrovat, M., Kadner, M., Reichardt, K., Brodda, B. G., Zimmer, E., Ferreira, R. A. N., Ferraz, W. B., Dias, M. S., Soares, M. L. L., De Andrade, E. P., Mascarenhas, H. A., Dos Santos, A. M. M., Pinheiro, R. B., Peehs, M., Lameiras, F. S., and Maly, V.
- Abstract
Detailed investigations performed for a standard 1,300 MW$_{e}$ PWR show that (Th,U)O$_{2}$ and (Th,Pu)O$_{2}$ fuels can be inserted in 3 and 4 cycle operating schemes without modifications in the fuel assembly or core design. The most important aspects of the fuel cycle have been covered. Ex-gel pelletizing of (Th,U)O$_{2}$ fuel making use of available LWR and HTR fuel manufacturing technology was demonstrated. The most promising applicationfor Th-based fuels at present was proved to be the use of recycle plutonium in extended burnup once-through fuel cycle. The program was performed in a cooperative way between Brazilian and German partners.
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- 1989