Fuel Cycle Physics

Abstract

This paper deals with fuel cycle physics as applied to CANDU reactors. A large effort was devoted to developing a detailed understanding of the physics of the fuel cycle currently employed in CANDU reactors. This understanding played an important role In the successful commercialization of the CANDU concept. The flexibility of the CANDU system, to accommodation of more advanced fuel cycles, provides the key to exploiting its full potential tor making a major contribution toward meeting future long-term energy needs.