In 20.6.1 it was stated that approximately 21 t of SNF are removed yearly from a 1

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In §20.6.1 it was stated that approximately 21 t of SNF are removed yearly from a 1 GWe reactor operating at 33% efficiency. Assuming that the spent fuel contains 0.9% unconsumed 235U and that the reactor derives 1/3 of its power from burning 239Pu created during normal operation, determine the initial enrichment of the fuel (the initial percentage 235U).

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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