It examines the potential for increased fuel residence time in reactors and the fuel cost implications. The study highlights the differences between fast and thermal reactors in terms of fuel enrichment and burnup, emphasizing the complex relationship in fast reactors in which increased core size and fuel density can lead to lower enrichment requirements.
Assessment of Deep Burnup HALEU Fuel Impact and Requirements
This report explores advancements in nuclear fuel technology, focusing on once-through high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuels.