Technical approaches for the management of separated civilian plutonium / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series ; v.NF-T-4.11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plutonium as fuel.

Reactor fuel reprocessing.

Spent reactor fuels--Management.

Spent reactor fuels.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (42 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2023]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides a comprehensive overview of technical approaches for managing separated civilian plutonium. It discusses various strategies for dealing with spent nuclear fuel, focusing on whether it is treated as an asset or waste. The book outlines credible options for plutonium management, including recycling through mixed oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication for use in reactors, and examines advanced fuel options in different reactor types. It also covers plutonium conditioning and waste disposal options, such as deep geological disposal. The publication aims to inform stakeholders about technical options without addressing safeguards or proliferation concerns, and it serves as a resource for Member States considering strategies for plutonium management. The intended audience includes policymakers, nuclear energy professionals, and researchers in the field of nuclear fuel cycle and waste technology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

1. Introduction

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

2. Strategies for Managing Separated Plutonium

2.1. Terminology

2.2. Options analysis

2.2.1. Assumptions

2.2.2. Factors for consideration

2.3. Safeguards considerations

2.3.1. Safeguards by design

3. Plutonium Recycling Options

3.1. MOX options

3.1.1. MOX in LWRs

3.1.2. MOX in FRs

3.1.3. MOX in HWRs

3.2. Advanced fuel options

3.2.1. Advanced fuels in fast reactors

3.2.2. Other Generation IV reactors

3.2.3. High temperature gas reactors

3.3. ThMOX options

3.3.1. ThMOX in LWRs

3.3.2. ThMOX in FRs

3.3.3. ThMOX in HWRs

4. Plutonium Conditioning Options

4.1. Conditioning options

4.1.1. Sintered MOX pellets

4.1.2. Vitrification

4.1.3. Ceramic

4.1.4. Mixing

5. Waste Disposal Options

5.1. Disposal options

5.1.1. Deep geological disposal

5.1.2. Borehole disposal

6. Summary

REFERENCES

Annex I RELATED IAEA PUBLICATIONS

Annex II SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Annex III TECHNICAL INFORMATION - RECYCLING OPTIONS

Annex IV TECHNICAL INFORMATION - CONDITIONING OPTIONS

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW

STRUCTURE OF THE IAEA NUCLEAR ENERGY SERIES.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Technical Approaches for the Management of Separated Civilian Plutonium

ISBN:

9789201024213

9201024215

OCLC:

1409028023