This work focuses on the definition of a suitable methodology to compare different nuclear energy options, with particular attention to strategies able to minimize nuclear wastes. In order to set possible transition scenarios from actual GEN-II reactors, the energy demand and the nuclear energy share up to 2050 have been evaluated by means of data available in the international literature. To compare the different options, major indicators of energy-electricity sector have been analyzed. With particular attention to nuclear energy social acceptability the major indicators investigated are the inventory and the radiotoxicity vs. time of residual wastes. In order to reach a final equilibrium situation, transition scenarios, where GEN-III (e.g. EPR) and GEN-IV new reactors (as lead cooled fast ones), have been analyzed. As cases study Spain and France scenarios have been considered.
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17th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering
July 12–16, 2009
Brussels, Belgium
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4355-0
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Preliminary Set Up of the Methodology to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Scenarios
Barbara Vezzoni,
Barbara Vezzoni
University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Giuseppe Forasassi
Giuseppe Forasassi
University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Barbara Vezzoni
University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Giuseppe Forasassi
University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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ICONE17-75410, pp. 99-106; 8 pages
Published Online:
February 25, 2010
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Vezzoni, B, & Forasassi, G. "Preliminary Set Up of the Methodology to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Scenarios." Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. Volume 5: Fuel Cycle and High and Low Level Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Neutronics Methods and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Control. Brussels, Belgium. July 12–16, 2009. pp. 99-106. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE17-75410
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