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Optimization of a seed and blanket thorium-uranium fuel cycle for pressurized water reactors

Wang, 2003

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1589895167841753888
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Wang D
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A heterogeneous LWR core design, which employs a thorium/uranium once through fuel cycle, is optimized for good economics, wide safety margins, minimal waste burden and high proliferation resistance. The focus is on the Whole Assembly Seed and Blanket (WASB) …
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