An innovative way of thinking nuclear waste management - Neutron physics of a reactor directly operating on SNF.

ABSTRACT: A solution for the nuclear waste problem is the key challenge for an extensive use of nuclear reactors as a major carbon free, sustainable, and applied highly reliable energy source. Partitioning and Transmutation (P&T) promises a solution for improved waste management. Current strategies rely on systems designed in the 60's for the massive production of plutonium. We propose an innovative strategic development plan based on invention and innovation described with the concept of developments in s-curves identifying the current boundary conditions, and the evolvable objectives. This leads to the ultimate, universal vision for energy production characterized by minimal use of resources and production of waste, while being economically affordable and safe, secure and reliable in operation. Th

SUBMITTER: Merk B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5531547 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature