Evaluation of subcritical hybrid systems loaded with reprocessed fuel. (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Velasquez, Carlos E.; Barros, Graiciany de P.; Pereira, Claubia; Veloso, Maria Auxiliadora F.; Costa, Antonella L.
• Is Part Of: Annals of nuclear energy. Volume 85(2015:Nov.)
• Page Start: 633
• Page End: 642
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Fusion–fission system -- ADS -- Thorium -- Ganex; Nuclear energy -- Periodicals; Nuclear engineering -- Periodicals; 621.4805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2015.06.018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4549

Abstract

Highlights: Accelerator driven systems (ADS) and fusion–fission systems are investigated for transmutation and fuel regeneration. The calculations were performed using Monteburns code. The results indicate the most suitable system for achieve transmutation. Abstract: Two subcritical hybrid systems containing spent fuel reprocessed by Ganex technique and spiked with thorium were submitted to neutron irradiation of two different sources: ADS (Accelerator-driven subcritical) and Fusion. The aim is to investigate the nuclear fuel evolution using reprocessed fuel and the neutronic parameters under neutron irradiation. The source multiplication factor and fuel depletion for both systems were analysed during 10 years. The simulations were performed using MONTEBURNS code (MCNP/ORIGEN). The results indicate the main differences when irradiating the fuel with different neutron sources as well as the most suitable system for achieving transmutation.