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Conference Article: A review of the UK fast reactor programme

Ainsworth, K.F. (British Nuclear Fuels plc, Risley (United Kingdom)); Picker, C. (AEA Technology, Risley (United Kingdom))

Abstract

The general position with regard to nuclear power and fast reactors in UK is described, including the current status of new installations, such as the Sizewell B PWR. The project arangements now in place for fast reactor studies in UK are outlined and a description and progress statement for the programme of studies associated with the closure of the Prototype Fast Reactor is included.

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key words: fast reactors; planning; research programs; reviews; sizewell-b reactor; united kingdom
Reference:
28. meeting of the International Working Group on Fast Reactors. Vienna (Austria). 9-11 May 1995
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--876, pp:208-217