Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions

Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions

The aim is to analyse the neutron spectrum influence in a hybrid system ADS-fission inducing transuranics (TRUs) transmutation. A simple model consisting of an Accelerator-Driven Subcritical (ADS) system containing spallation target, moderator or coolant, and spheres of actinides, “fuel,” at differe...

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Main Authors: Maurício Gilberti, Claubia Pereira, Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso, Antonella Lombardi Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/104739
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spelling doaj-a6eb1c5b55d74374bc8a8e097a5f23c02020-11-24T22:51:09ZengHindawi LimitedScience and Technology of Nuclear Installations1687-60751687-60832015-01-01201510.1155/2015/104739104739Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation ReactionsMaurício Gilberti0Claubia Pereira1Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso2Antonella Lombardi Costa3Eletrobrás Termonuclear S.A.-ELETRONUCLEAR, Departamento GEI.T, BR 101 Sul-Rodovia Governador Mário Covas Km 517, 23948–000 Angra dos Reis, RJ, BrazilPrograma de Pós-graduação em Ciências e Técnicas Nucleares (PCTN), Departamento de Engenharia Nuclear, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilPrograma de Pós-graduação em Ciências e Técnicas Nucleares (PCTN), Departamento de Engenharia Nuclear, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilPrograma de Pós-graduação em Ciências e Técnicas Nucleares (PCTN), Departamento de Engenharia Nuclear, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilThe aim is to analyse the neutron spectrum influence in a hybrid system ADS-fission inducing transuranics (TRUs) transmutation. A simple model consisting of an Accelerator-Driven Subcritical (ADS) system containing spallation target, moderator or coolant, and spheres of actinides, “fuel,” at different locations in the system was modelled. The simulation was performed using the MCNPX 2.6.0 particles transport code evaluating capture (n,γ) and fission (n,f) reactions, as well as the burnup of actinides. The goal is to examine the behaviour and influences of the hard neutron spectrum from spallation reactions in the transmutation, without the contribution or interference of multiplier subcritical medium, and compare the results with those obtained from the neutron fission spectrum. The results show that the transmutation efficiency is independent of the spallation target material used, and the neutrons spectrum from spallation does not contribute to increased rates of actinides transmutation even in the vicinity of the target.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/104739
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author Maurício Gilberti
Claubia Pereira
Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso
Antonella Lombardi Costa
spellingShingle Maurício Gilberti
Claubia Pereira
Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso
Antonella Lombardi Costa
Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
author_facet Maurício Gilberti
Claubia Pereira
Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso
Antonella Lombardi Costa
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title Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
title_short Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
title_full Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
title_fullStr Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
title_full_unstemmed Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions
title_sort transuranics transmutation using neutrons spectrum from spallation reactions
publisher Hindawi Limited
series Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
issn 1687-6075
1687-6083
publishDate 2015-01-01
description The aim is to analyse the neutron spectrum influence in a hybrid system ADS-fission inducing transuranics (TRUs) transmutation. A simple model consisting of an Accelerator-Driven Subcritical (ADS) system containing spallation target, moderator or coolant, and spheres of actinides, “fuel,” at different locations in the system was modelled. The simulation was performed using the MCNPX 2.6.0 particles transport code evaluating capture (n,γ) and fission (n,f) reactions, as well as the burnup of actinides. The goal is to examine the behaviour and influences of the hard neutron spectrum from spallation reactions in the transmutation, without the contribution or interference of multiplier subcritical medium, and compare the results with those obtained from the neutron fission spectrum. The results show that the transmutation efficiency is independent of the spallation target material used, and the neutrons spectrum from spallation does not contribute to increased rates of actinides transmutation even in the vicinity of the target.
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