DOI: 10.5176/2251-189X_SEES18.59
Authors: Chihyung Kim and Yonghee Kim
Abstract: This paper introduces an advanced concept of compact and sodium-cooled breed-and-burn fast reactor (B&BR). Several design challenges of high-performance B&BR are resolved by adopting an advanced fuel pin concept and innovative core configurations. At the same time, the inherent safety of B&BR is also improved by adopting a novel passive safety device, floating absorber for safety at transient (FAST). The performance of compact B&BR is analyzed in view of core lifetime, excess reactivity, power distribution and coolant void reactivity. A preliminary study on self-sustainability of B&BR is also discussed at the end of this paper.
Keywords: B&BR; FAST; Sustainability; Fuel reprocessing;
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