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Conference Article: Partitioning and transmutation R and D program 'OMEGA' and present status of the transmutation study at JAERI

Mukaiyama, T.; Takizuka, T.; Mizumoto, M.; Yoshida, H. (Japan Atomic Energy Research Inst., Tokai, Ibaraki (Japan). Tokai Research Establishment)

Abstract

The overview of the Japanese partitioning and transmutation R and D program 'OMEGA' is described. The R and D areas in the leading organization of OMEGA, namely JAERI, PNC and CRIEPI where the major R and D activities are being carried out are described. The various activities relating with OMEGA program have been performed at JAERI. Among these activities, the transmutation studies are briefly described. The current status of the conceptual design study of an accelerator-driven transmutation system with a subcritical minor actinide core is discussed. JAERI is proposing the development of a high-intensity proton linear accelerator ETA with a proton energy of 1.5GeV and an average current of 10mA for the engineering test of an accelerator-driven transmutation system. In the course of the accelerator development, the R and D on the BTA which is a lower energy portion of ETA with a proton energy of 10MeV and a current of 10mA is in progress. Some of the achievement in BTA development are presented.

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key words: Fast Neutron Spectrum Systems, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Safety and environmental aspects of partitioning and transmutation of actinides and fission products. Proceedings of a technical committee meeting, Vienna, 29 November - 2 December 1993
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--783, pp:75-92