Investigation of CANDU reactors as a thorium burner

Sahin, S; Yildiz, K; Sahin, HACI; Acir, A

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2005.10.013

Investigation of CANDU reactors as a thorium burner

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Sahin S., Yildiz K., Sahin H. M., Acir A.

ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, vol.47, pp.1661-1675, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 47
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.enconman.2005.10.013
Journal Name: ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1661-1675
Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Large quantities of plutonium have been accumulated in the nuclear waste of civilian LWRs and CANDU reactors. Reactor grade plutonium can be used as a booster fissile fuel material in the form of mixed ThO2/PuO2 fuel in a CANDU fuel bundle in order to assure reactor criticality. The paper investigates the prospects of exploiting the rich world thorium reserves in CANDU reactors.