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Performance and fuel-cycle cost comparisons with HEU and LEU fuels

Author
Matos, J. E.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1980
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1980]
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators
Daly, T. A.

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Summary
The objective of this study is a consistent analysis of the performance and fuel cycle costs with HEU (93%) fuel and the various LEU (<20%) fuels that are under development, undergoing irradiation testing of small samples, or in the demonstration phase. All calculations were performed using the generic 10 MW reactor that has been studied extensively by a number of laboratories in the IAEA Guidebook. The conclusion of this study is that there are excellent opportunities for reducing fuel cycle costs in conversions from HEU to LEU if the LEU fuels that are being developed and tested are successful and if all safety considerations allow. The cost reductions described here are the direct result of the longer cycle lengths that can be obtained with increased /sup 235/U loadings. Each reactor is an individual case and fuel cycle economics should, along with safety considerations, be an integral part of choosing the optimal fuel and fuel element design for conversion to LEU.
Report Numbers
DE83017967; CONF-801144-5
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Collection
NTIS collection.
Note
DOE contract number: W-31-109-ENG-38
OSTI Identifier 5835694
Research organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA).
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