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Conference Article: IAEA activities in nuclear fuel technology, performance and utilization including the role of thorium-based fuel

Onufriev, V. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Dept. of Nuclear Energy and Safety)

Abstract

The IAEA activities in nuclear fuel technology, performance and utilization are presented with special emphasis on thorium-based nuclear fuel. Utilization of thorium fuels in once-through cycles is discussed, as well as, in closed thorium/uranium or thorium/plutonium fuel cycles.

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key words: iaea; nuclear fuels; planning; research programs; thorium cycle
Reference:
Proceedings of a technical committee meeting on utilization of thorium-based nuclear fuel: current status and perspectives held in Vienna, 2-4 December 1985
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--412, pp:22-27