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Because of the feature of the real-time monitoring by CAN laser and laser Compton gamma beams; however, the overall operation is well warranted for secure and optimal running.
Since this is the first cut work, in the future it is called for to study more detailed and thorough examination of various parameters and configurations to ascertain the features of this new scheme and safety related properties. It is also of interest to get some glimpse into the estimated cost of such a system.
VIII. Conclusions
We have introduced a concept of transmutation of TRUs (and even FPs) of spent nuclear fuel in the liquid state. This new concept should help the two-stage approach of P&T (Partitioning and Transmutation) by reducing the amount and toxicity of the nuclear spent fuel so that the storage volume and duration is greatly reduced. The transmutator is driven by a compact, cheap, mobile, and pulse-operated fusion neutron generated by laser CAIL. We surround this neutron generator by a liquid tank that contains a mixture of FLiBe and TRU, the outermost tank may be for transmutation of FPs. The transmutator operates in the subcritical regime at all times and space, thus ensures complete and absolute safety.
The monitoring of the transmutator is via the combination of the optical laser based on CAN laser and the laser-driven Compton gamma beams. While the CAN laser monitor the chemical states, the energy specific gamma beams monitor those of specific isotopes of TRUs. The monitoring assists the important feedback of the liquid state transmutation process, including the neutronic k-factor and other vital states of operation. The built-in ever-vigilant liquid monitoring ability (unlike the solid counterparts) can check each of chemical’s vital parameters in real-time. In case of a failure (i.e. power breakdown, LOCA) , we can provide a passive liquid solution