Lecture

Breeding and Liquid Metal Fast Reactors

Description

This lecture delves into the concepts of breeding and transportation in the context of fast reactors, particularly focusing on liquid metal fast reactors. The instructor discusses the importance of breeding to produce more fissile elements, the challenges of managing plutonium, and the concept of transmutation to reduce nuclear waste. The lecture explores the design and operation of fast reactors, emphasizing the use of liquid metal cooling, such as sodium and lead, and the implications for reactor efficiency and safety. Additionally, the lecture touches on the accelerator-driven system as a potential solution for burning actinides and addresses the complexities of controlling oxygen levels in lead-cooled reactors to prevent corrosion.

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