Abstract
The main approaches to americium transmutation in BN-1200M are considered: homogeneous transmutation in the core and heterogeneous transmutation with a moderator in the radial blanket. It is stated that the main limiting factor of transmutation is the residual heat release of the unloaded FAs. Within the design constraints, the annual transmutation rates are approximately the same in both cases. It is proposed to combine the advantages of both transmutational methods so as to ensure the homogeneous transmutation of americium in the core at the level of an equilibrium content and the heterogeneous transmutation of external americium in the radial blanket. On the basis of a simplified economic model, a comparison of various approaches was made and the corresponding technical and economic estimates were given.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Gulevich, A.V., Eliseev, V.A., Klinov, D.A.: Possibility of americium transmutation in fast reactors. Atomnaya Energiya 128(2), 82–87 (2020)
Dekusar, V.M., Ivanov, R.E., Demeneva, I.V.: Selection of effective MA transmutation scenarios taking into account economic costs. XIV Mezhd. Konf.. Bezopasnost’ AES i Podgotovka Kadrov, Russian, pp. 228–229 (2015)
Eliseev, V.A., Korobeinikova, L.V., Levanova, M.V.: Possible utilization of MA in a promising high-power sodium fast reactor. Intern Conf Glob , 1914–1921 (2009)
Andreeva, K.A., Eliseev, V.A., Korobeinikova, L.V.: MOX fuel core, using MA for a BN-1200 fast sodium reactor. Tezisy Dokl. Konf. “Neitronno-Fizicheskie Problemy Atomnoi Energetiki s Zamknutym Toplivnym Tsiklom (Neitronika-2012)”. Obninsk, Russian, pp. 52–53 (2012)
Matveev, V.I., Khomyakov, Y.S.: Technical physics of fast reactors with a sodium coolant. Textbook, Izd. dom MEI, Мoscow (2012)
Camarcat, N., Garzenne, C., Le Mer, J.: Industrial research for transmutation scenarios. Comptes Rendus Mecanique 339, 209–218 (2011)
Yu. Zhemkov, I., Izhutov, A.L., Naboishchikov, Y.V.: Heterogeneous transmutation of minor actinides in a fast neutron reactor. Otraslevaya Konf. ZYaTTs, Sochi, Russian, pp. 137–146 (2021)
Homogeneous versus Heterogeneous Recycling of Transuranics in Fast Nuclear Reactors. OECD/NEA 7077. Nucl. Sci. (2012)
Shropshire, D., Williams, K., Boore, W.: Advanced fuel cycle cost basis. INL/EXT-07-1207. Rev., vol. 1. (2008)
A Two-Component Nuclear Power System with Thermal and Fast Reactors in a Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle [In Russian], Ed. N.N. Ponomarev-Stepnoi, Tekhnosfera, Мoscow (2016).
Orlov, M.A.: Economic advantages of launching internally safe fast reactors with a closed fuel cycle using enriched uranium. Izv Vuzov Yadernaya Energ 1, 5–18 (2023)
Troyanov, V.M., Kislyi, V.A.: The use of pyroelectrochemical granulation and vibration compaction technologies for the utilization of americium. Atomnaya Energiya 124(5), 261–265 (2018)
White Book of Nuclear Power Engineering.: Closed NFC with Fast Reactors. Ed. E.O. Adamov, AO “NIKIET,”. Moscow (2020)
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Additional information
Translated from Atomnaya Energiya, Vol. 134, No. 5–6, pp. 230–238, May–June, 2023.
Publisher’s Note
Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Original article submitted June 21, 2023
Rights and permissions
Springer Nature or its licensor (e.g. a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.
About this article
Cite this article
Tuzov, A.A., Gulevich, A.V., Gurskaya, O.S. et al. Features of americium transmutation in a BN-1200M fast reactor. At Energy (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10512-024-01060-4
Published:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10512-024-01060-4