journal article·2014-09

Metallic inert matrix fuel concept for minor actinides incineration to achieve ultra-high burn-up

K. Lipkina, A. Savchenko, M. Skupov, A. Glushenkov, A. Vatulin, O. Uferov, Y. Ivanov, G. Kulakov, S. Ershov, S. Maranchak, A. Kozlov, E. Maynikov, K. Konova

Journal of Nuclear Materials· Volume 452· Issue 1-3
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The advantages of using Inert Matrix Fuel (IMF) in a design of an isolated arrangement of fuel are considered, with emphasis on, low temperatures in the fuel center, achievement of high burn-ups, and an environment friendly process for the fuel element fabrication. Changes in the currently existing concept of IMF usage are suggested, involving novel IMF design in the nuclear fuel cycle.
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