Status of Developments at the Back End of the Fast Reactor Fuel Cycle www-pub.iaea.org

Status of Developments at the Back End of the Fast Reactor Fuel Cycle IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No.  NF-T-4.2 Closed fuel cycle schemes in combination with fast reactors are emerging as the key strategy for sustainable development of nuclear energy. The back end fuel cycles for fast reactors and thermal reactors mainly differ with respect to the reprocessing operations. This publication highlights emerging innovations and R&D needs for the back end of the fast reactor fuel cycle, with emphasis on reprocessing of spent mixed uranium and plutonium based ceramic and metallic fuels. The publication has been prepared in collaboration with experts from Member States and will serve as a useful resource for nuclear scientists and engineers involved in fast reactor fuel development as well as reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel for sodium cooled fast reactors. STI/PUB/1493, 87 pp.; 17 figures; 2011, ISBN 978-92-0-112910-9, English. 29.00 Euro Full Text, (File Size: 4185 KB). Subject Classification: 0800 - Nuclear fuel cycle and waste management. Responsible Officer: Mr  Uddharan Basak, NEFW How to Order IAEA Publications BACK Status of Developments at the Back End of the Fast Reactor Fuel Cycle www-pub.iaea.org IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-4.2