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Conference Article: Strategy study on partitioning and transmutation of nuclear waste

Hugon, M. (Commission of the European Communities, Brussels (Belgium))

Abstract

Partitioning and transmutation (P and T) of long-lived radionuclides is studied by some countries as an alternative option for radioactive waste management. To assess the benefits of this option, the Commission of the European Communities has placed research contracts on a strategy study of P and T with three European research institutions at the end of 1991 for a 2 year duration. CEA in France is investigating the potentialities and costs of P and T of long-lived radionuclides. Siemens in Germany is analysing the possibilities of advanced convertors for transmutation and their safety behaviour. ECN Petten in The Netherlands is preparing and assessing nuclear data libraries for transmutation studies. The objective of the study and the main results obtained at the end of 1993 are presented for each of the three research contracts. Some of the results presented are still preliminary, as the contracts have been extended until the end of 1994 with an additional working programme.

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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:183-193