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State of and problems in the nuclear power fuel cycle

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The aim of the INFCE program was not negotiation, but a broad, multisided examination of various aspects of nuclear power development. The studies carried out within the framework of the INFCE did not lead to any unexpected conclusions; however, a thorough analysis of the possibilities and problems of nuclear power at the present time taking account of actual economic, scientific-technical, ecological and other factors, as well as a strengthening of nonproliferation has strengthened the position of nuclear power. Estimates of nuclear demand over the long term and methods of satisfying that demand has shown that these goals can not be confidently attained by any reactor systems or fuel cycles. In particular, for a number of nations having high industrial potential, the combination of fast breeder reactors with light-water reactors is the optimum solution to the problem of long-term satisfaction of energy needs.

The work condcuted by the INFCE confirmed the lack of fuel cycles that are proof against proliferation of nuclear weapons, but the work did show that when certain measures are satisfied and effective safeguards implemented, all fuel cycles presently used are sufficiently secure in this respect.

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Literature Cited

  1. “Fuel and heavy water availability,” INFCE, Vol. 1, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  2. “Enrichment availability,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 2, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  3. “Assurances of long-term supply of technology, fuel and heavy water and services in the interest of national needs consistent with nonproliferation,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 3, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  4. “Reprocessing, plutonium handling, recycling,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 4, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  5. “Fast breeders,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 5, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  6. “Spent fuel management,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 6, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  7. “Waste management and disposal,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 7, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  8. “Advanced fuel cycle and reactor concepts,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 8, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

  9. “Summary volume,” ibid. INFCE, Vol. 9, Vienna, IAEA (1980).

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  1. I. G. Morozov
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  2. M. F. Troyanov
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  3. E. I. Inyutin
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Work has been completed on an international evaluation of the nuclear fuel cycle. The editorial board would like to call the reader's attention to an article devoted to general notes and the work of the fifth working group.

Translated from Atomnaya Énergiya, Vol. 49, No. 6, pp. 343–349, December, 1980.

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Morozov, I.G., Troyanov, M.F., Inyutin, E.I. et al. State of and problems in the nuclear power fuel cycle. At Energy 49, 797–803 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01128051

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