Process of operating a nuclear reactor to minimize production of

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1980-01-14

1982-12-07

Behrend, Harvey E.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

Fuel component

376181, G21C 1900

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043626912

ABSTRACT:
The production of a novel nuclear fuel, utilizing uranium 233 low in uranium 232 content in combination with other nuclear materials is made possible by utilization of an equally novel reactor configuration and method of operation. Uranium 233 is produced from thorium in a light water reactor (LWR) while utilizing discrete separation of the thorium being irradiated from the fissile fuel. This uranium 233 is then incorporated directly as fissile isotope enrichment into a new nuclear fuel which may be done without encountering the usual difficulties and hazards in the handling of uranium 233 or the expense and delays associated with gaseous diffusion enrichment. Thorium from this process may be directly reprocessed for reactor charging without radiation hazard also.

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