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Conference Article: Status of advanced fuel in India

Narayanan, P.S.A. (Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad (India))

Abstract

This paper presents the modifications done in the water reactor fuels to improve the performance and work done on mixed oxide, carbide and nitride fuels, SGMP fuel for fast reactor. Work done on U233 fuel also is indicated. Reactor performance and programmes are mentioned. Work being done in the reprocessing of fast reactor fuel is also indicated.

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key words: india; mixed carbide fuels; nuclear fuels; plutonium carbides; power reactors; reprocessing; research programs; thorium cycle
Reference:
Proceedings of an advisory group meeting held in Vienna, 27-29 November 1989
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--577, pp:66-69