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Thermal Performance of Deep-Burn Fusion-Fission Hybrid Waste in a Repository

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

James A. Blink ,
Veraun Chipman ,
Joseph Farmer ,
Henry Shaw  and
Pihong Zhao
James A. Blink
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Veraun Chipman
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Joseph Farmer
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Henry Shaw
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Pihong Zhao
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Abstract

The thermal characteristics of the spent fission fuel from a hybrid fusion-fission system (LIFE) capable of extremely high burnups are described. The waste has higher thermal output per unit mass of heavy metal, but lower thermal output per unit energy generated. Plausible designs for interim storage containers and cooling configuration can remove the heat without exceeding fuel temperature limits. Calculations show that a spent LIFE fuel repository would perform within the limits established for the proposed repository at Yucca Mountain.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1125: Symposium R – Materials for Future Fusion and Fission Technologies , 2008 , 1125-R07-33
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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