Siberian Federal University

Issue

Journal of Siberian Federal University. Engineering & Technologies. 2022 15 (4)

Authors

Velikhov, Evgeny P.; Davidenko, Vladimir D.; Tsibulsky, Victor F.; Andrianova, Elena A.

Contact information

Velikhov, Evgeny P.: National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute Moscow, Russian Federation; Davidenko, Vladimir D.: National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute Moscow, Russian Federation; Tsibulsky, Victor F.: National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute Moscow, Russian Federation; ; Andrianova, Elena A.: National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute Moscow, Russian Federation

Keywords

spent fuel recycling; radioactivity; high-scale nuclear energy; closed fuel cycle

Abstract

It is necessary spent fuel recycling to expand resource base. At the same time, radioactivity and possibility of territory radioactive pollution cause the greatest fears related to nuclear energy. At present highly radioactive spent fuel of thermal and fast reactors is considered for fuel cycle closing. Recycling of such spent fuel leads to dealing with high level of radioactivity and consequently uncontrolled losses. Absolute quantity of losses will increased with growth of spent fuel quantity recycling. Alternatively recycling of low radioactive blanket of thermonuclear reactor is considered. The paper compares recycling of spent fuel with high and low radioactivity level. It is demonstrated that it is possible to reduce radioactivity level to deal with for 3–4 power for different ways of fuel cycle closing at the same level of natural uranium consumption. It will certainly have a positive effect on the environment, personnel, and public opinion in relation to nuclear energy

Pages

402–421

DOI

10.17516/1999-494X-0412

Paper at repository of SibFU

https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/148443

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