Assessment of possible cycle lengths for fully encapsulated microstructure fueled light water reactor concepts

► The cycle length for FCM-fueled LWR concepts with current assembly geometries are estimated. ► Nitride fuel is shown suitable for achieving reasonable cycle lengths. ► Possible use of burnable poisons to limit the BOL reactivity investigated. ► Preliminary fuel performance analysis performed. ► Co...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nuclear engineering and design 2013-02, Vol.255, p.310-320
Hauptverfasser:	Sen, R. Sonat, Pope, Michael A., Ougouag, Abderrafi M., Pasamehmetoglu, Kemal O.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Controled nuclear fusion plants Energy Energy. Thermal use of fuels Exact sciences and technology Fission nuclear power plants Fuels Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy Nuclear fuels
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