Economic Viability of Metallic Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Fuel in Korea
Joint Authors
Kim, S. K.
Ko, Won Il
Lee, Yoon Hee
Source
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
This paper evaluates whether SFR metallic nuclear fuel can be economical.
To make this determination, the cost of SFCF (SFR fuel cycle facilities) was estimated, and the break-even point of the manufacturing cost of SFR metallic nuclear fuel for direct disposal option was then calculated.
As a result of the cost estimation, the levelized unit cost (LUC) for SFCF was calculated to be 5,311 $/kgHM, and the break-even point was calculated to be $5,267/kgHM.
Therefore, the cost difference between LUC and the break-even point is not only small but is also within the relevant range of the uncertainty level of Class 3 in accordance with a generic cost estimate classification matrix of AACE (the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering).
This means it is very difficult to judge the economical feasibility of SFR metallic nuclear fuel because as of today there are no commercial facilities in Korea or the world.
The economic feasibility of SFR metallic nuclear fuel, however, will be enhanced if the mass production of SFCF becomes possible in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, S. K.& Ko, Won Il& Lee, Yoon Hee. 2013. Economic Viability of Metallic Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Fuel in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, S. K.…[et al.]. Economic Viability of Metallic Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Fuel in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, S. K.& Ko, Won Il& Lee, Yoon Hee. Economic Viability of Metallic Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Fuel in Korea. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470047
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470047