Thorium Fuel Cycle for a Molten Salt Reactor: State of Missouri Feasibility Study
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Yoonjo Jo Jo Lee
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Matthew Paul Simones
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
John C. Kennedy
College Of Engineering, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
College Of Engineering, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Philip F. Makarewicz
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Janese Annetta Neher
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Mark A. Prelas
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
University Of Missouri, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
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Bildiri Dili | Ingilizce |
| Bildiri Alt Türü | Tam Metin Olarak Yayınlanan Tebliğ (Uluslararası Kongre/Sempozyum) | ||
| Bildiri Niteliği | Web of Science Kapsamındaki Kongre/Sempozyum | ||
| DOI Numarası | 10.18260/1-2--23194 | ||
| Kongre Adı | ASEE National Conference | ||
| Kongre Tarihi | 15-06-2014 / | ||
| Basıldığı Ülke | Amerika Birleşik Devletleri | Basıldığı Şehir | Indianapolis, In |
| Bildiri Linki | http://dx.doi.org/10.18260/1-2--23194 | ||
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| Thorium Fuel Cycle for a Molten Salt Reactor: State of Missouri Feasibility Study Thorium was uncovered long ago amongst the waste products of several mining operations inthe state of Missouri. Recently, the feasibility of using thorium as an alternative to uranium-based nuclear fuel is gaining global interest. Due to potential security issues surrounding theuranium fuel cycle and the environmental concerns posed by fossil fuel-based power, there isrenewed interest in mining and utilizing thorium as a nuclear fuel because of its economy, natural abundance and non-proliferation credentials. Research on thorium nuclear fuels in conjunction with molten salt reactor technology isunderway in countries with large thorium reserves, such as, India, China and Russia but to alesser extent, the United States. The molten salt reactor is one of the most promising nuclearreactor designs being developed internationally. Molten salt reactors are currently one of sixGeneration IV reactor concepts with two basic variants: a reactor that uses salt as both fuel andcoolant and may have a fully closed fuel cycle or a molten salt cooled reactor that uses salt ascoolant only with a once-through fuel cycle. However, in the United States, most of the thoriumnuclear fuel and molten salt reactor research dates to the 1960s. The reactor designs were neverfully conceived due to a lack of financial backing and a perceived lack of military application forthorium fuel. Missouri is a leader in nuclear power due to the successfully operated Callawayplant and being home to one of the largest research reactors in the country. Missouri’s naturalresources and nuclear expertise create a … |
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