Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions.

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Title:	Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions.
Authors:	Gilberti, Maurício^1,2 mgilber@eletronuclear.gov.br, Pereira, Claubia^2,3 claubia@nuclear.ufmg.br, Veloso, Maria Auxiliadora F.^2,3 dora@nuclear.ufmg.br, Costa, Antonella Lombardi^2,3 antonella@nuclear.ufmg.br
Source:	Science & Technology of Nuclear Installations. 5/20/2015, Vol. 2015, p1-23. 23p.
Subjects:	Transuranium elements, Neutrons spectra, Spallation (Nuclear physics), Nuclear reactions, Nuclear fission
Abstract:	The aim is to analyse the neutron spectrum influence in a hybrid system ADS-fission inducing transuranics (TRUs) transmutation. A simple model consisting of an Accelerator-Driven Subcritical (ADS) system containing spallation target, moderator or coolant, and spheres of actinides, “fuel,” at different locations in the system was modelled. The simulation was performed using the MCNPX 2.6.0 particles transport code evaluating capture (n,γ) and fission (n,f) reactions, as well as the burnup of actinides. The goal is to examine the behaviour and influences of the hard neutron spectrum from spallation reactions in the transmutation, without the contribution or interference of multiplier subcritical medium, and compare the results with those obtained from the neutron fission spectrum. The results show that the transmutation efficiency is independent of the spallation target material used, and the neutrons spectrum from spallation does not contribute to increased rates of actinides transmutation even in the vicinity of the target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	The aim is to analyse the neutron spectrum influence in a hybrid system ADS-fission inducing transuranics (TRUs) transmutation. A simple model consisting of an Accelerator-Driven Subcritical (ADS) system containing spallation target, moderator or coolant, and spheres of actinides, “fuel,” at different locations in the system was modelled. The simulation was performed using the MCNPX 2.6.0 particles transport code evaluating capture (n,γ) and fission (n,f) reactions, as well as the burnup of actinides. The goal is to examine the behaviour and influences of the hard neutron spectrum from spallation reactions in the transmutation, without the contribution or interference of multiplier subcritical medium, and compare the results with those obtained from the neutron fission spectrum. The results show that the transmutation efficiency is independent of the spallation target material used, and the neutrons spectrum from spallation does not contribute to increased rates of actinides transmutation even in the vicinity of the target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	16876075
DOI:	10.1155/2015/104739