Core design improvement by optimizing the control and protection system elements distribution

Fadaei, Amir Hosein; Fadaei, Mohammad Mehdi; Kia, Shabnam; Setayeshi, Saeed

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2010.07.019

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“…One paper published in 2010 shows the location of the different control rods used in a reactor consisting of 150 fuel assemblies arranged in a triangular lattice with a lattice pitch of 26.5 cm. 29 Some of the figures in the paper describe a reactor called IR-40. A paper published in 2011 describes a generic 40 MW th HWR converted to employ light water.…”

Section: Assessed Design Of the Current Ir-40 Reactormentioning

confidence: 99%

Converting the Iranian Heavy Water Reactor IR-40 to a More Proliferation-Resistant Reactor

Willig

Futsæther

Kippe

2012

Science & Global Security

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This article assesses the feasibility and benefits of converting the Iranian heavy water research reactor, IR-40, from using natural uranium to low-enriched uranium fuel. Based on neutronics calculations for a detailed model of the two reactor configurations, a conversion would result in a smaller core with a subsequent reduction and degradation of plutonium production. It is argued that the proposed conversion will provide Iran with a research reactor that is better suited for scientific experiments and radioisotope production than IR-40 in its original configuration. It is proposed to introduce the converted IR-40's fuel consumption requirements as a natural cap for Iran's future enrichment efforts.

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Section: Assessed Design Of the Current Ir-40 Reactormentioning

confidence: 99%