Feasibility study on innovative small and medium modular reactor with inherent nuclear safety and non-proliferation features

Natsumi Mitsuboshi

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Oral presentation

IV. Nuclear Plant Technologies » 404-1 Techniques for Non-Proliferation, Safeguards and Nuclear Security

[1J05-07] Nuclear Non-proliferation and Nuclear Security Technology 2

Wed. Sep 16, 2020 11:10 AM - 12:05 PM Room J (Zoom room 10)

Chair:Yoshiki Kimura(JAEA)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

[1J05] Feasibility study on innovative small and medium modular reactor with inherent nuclear safety and non-proliferation features

(2)The effects of Uranium silicide fuel

*Natsumi Mitsuboshi¹, Hiroshi Sagara¹ (1. Tokyo Tech)

Keywords:Nuclear safety, Nuclear security, Safeguards, Small modular reactor, Accident Tolerant Fuel, Uranium silicide fuel

In the present paper, Uranium silicide (U₃Si₂) fuel which has high thermal conductivity and chemical stability has been focused. The fundamental neutronics, safety, and non-proliferation features of U₃Si₂fuel were evaluated by comparison with conventional UO₂ fuel.