Search for dissertations about: "xenon poisoning"

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2. 1. Improved PWR Core Characteristics with Thorium-containing Fuel

   Author : Cheuk Wah Lau; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; load-following; PWR; Thorium; xenon poisoning; core calculations;

   Abstract : Thorium is an element for possible use as nuclear fuel, because of the fertile property of Th-232, which could convert into U-233 after neutron capture and beta decays. However, thorium based fuels have not been successfully implemented, because of the high cost and the higher complexity compared with once-through uranium fuel. READ MORE