The PUMA project, a Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP) of the European Union EURATOM 6th Framework Program, is mainly aimed at providing additional key elements for the utilisation and transmutation of plutonium and minor actinides (neptunium and americium) in contemporary and future (high temperature) gas-cooled reactor design, which are promising tools for improving the sustainability of the nuclear fuel cycle. PUMA would also contribute to the reduction of Pu and MA stockpiles and to the development of safe and sustainable reactors for CO2-free energy generation. The project runs from September 1, 2006 until August 31, 2009. PUMA also contributes to technological goals of the Generation IV International Forum. It contributes to developing and maintaining the competence in reactor technology in the EU and addresses European stakeholders on key issues for the future of nuclear energy in the EU. An overview is presented of the status of the project at mid-term.
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Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology
September 28–October 1, 2008
Washington, DC, USA
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- ASME
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978-0-7918-4854-8
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Pu and MA Management in Thermal HTGRs: Impact at Fuel, Reactor and Fuel Cycle Levels
J. C. Kuijper
J. C. Kuijper
Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG), Petten, The Netherlands
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J. C. Kuijper
Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG), Petten, The Netherlands
Paper No:
HTR2008-58176, pp. 73-81; 9 pages
Published Online:
July 1, 2009
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Kuijper, JC. "Pu and MA Management in Thermal HTGRs: Impact at Fuel, Reactor and Fuel Cycle Levels." Proceedings of the Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology. Fourth International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology, Volume 1. Washington, DC, USA. September 28–October 1, 2008. pp. 73-81. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/HTR2008-58176
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