A Fresh Look at Thorium Fuel Cycles in CANDU Reactors

Abstract

AECL has long conducted research on thorium fuel cycles, and has recently increased its effort in this area. This paper discusses the status of and recent advances in the following areas of thorium fuel-cycle studies: fuel-cycle analysis, reactor physics measurements, fabrication, irradiation and post-irradiation examination, assessments of fuel performance, and waste management.