Advanced Nuclear Consuming Excess Plutonium: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Moscow, Russia, 13-16 October 1996: v. 15 (NATO ... Sub-series 1: Disarmament Technologies) - Hardcover

 
9780792346500: Advanced Nuclear Consuming Excess Plutonium: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Moscow, Russia, 13-16 October 1996: v. 15 (NATO ... Sub-series 1: Disarmament Technologies)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0792346505 ISBN 13: 9780792346500
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

This is a survey of current developments in the field of plutonium disposal by the application of advanced nuclear systems, both critical and subcritical. National research and development plans are also summarized. The actinide-fuelled critical reactors are associated with control problems, since they tend to have a small delayed neutron fraction coupled with a small Doppler effect and a positive void coefficient. Current thinking is turning to accelerator-driven subcritical systems for the transmutation of actinides. The volume draws the conclusion that the various systems proposed are technically feasible, even though not yet technically mature. The book presents a summary and evaluation of all relevant possibilities for burning surplus plutonium, presented by experts from a variety of different disciplines and interests, including the defence establishment. The obvious issue - the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons - is vital, but the matter represents a complex technological challenge that also requires an assessment in economic terms.

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Synopsis

This is a survey of current developments in the field of plutonium disposal by the application of advanced nuclear systems, both critical and subcritical. National research and development plans are also summarized. The actinide-fuelled critical reactors are associated with control problems, since they tend to have a small delayed neutron fraction coupled with a small Doppler effect and a positive void coefficient. Current thinking is turning to accelerator-driven subcritical systems for the transmutation of actinides. The volume draws the conclusion that the various systems proposed are technically feasible, even though not yet technically mature. The book presents a summary and evaluation of all relevant possibilities for burning surplus plutonium, presented by experts from a variety of different disciplines and interests, including the defence establishment. The obvious issue - the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons - is vital, but the matter represents a complex technological challenge that also requires an assessment in economic terms.

About the Author

Carl E. Walter is Managing Director, and Fraser J. T. Howie is in the Sales and Trading Department, both at China International Capital Corporation.

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Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0792346505
ISBN 13 
9780792346500
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
376
Editor
Merz Erich R., Walter Carl E.

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