Abstract – This paper describes the contributions of
EBR-II to sodium-cooled fast reactor technology. The reliability of the
EBR-II system was demonstrated through 30 years of operation and sodium
maintenance technology was well established. As an irradiation test
facility, Oxide, Metal, Carbide and Nitride fuels were developed. As an
operational-safety test facility, the self-protecting response of a
metal-fueled reactor to upsets was demonstrated and the benefits to
safety were quantified in a PRA. The safety of operation with breached
fuel was also demonstrated. As the Integral Fast Reactor (IFR)
prototype, non-aqueous reprocessing and recycle of fuel was demonstrated
and fuel containing minor actinides was fabricated and irradiated.
Waste forms for geologic storage of waste from fuel reprocessing were
developed and qualified. When decommissioned, draining and reaction of
the sodium to produce an acceptable form for disposal was accomplished,
including passivation of residual sodium. The EBR-II experience and test
program has established the viability of sodium-cooled fast reactor
power plants.
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