Thorium energy futures

S. Peggs; W. Horak; T. Roser; G. Parks; M. Lindroos; R. Seviour; S. Henderson; R. Barlow; R. Cywinski; J. L. Biarrotte; A. Norlin; V. Ashley; R. Ashworth; A. Hutton; H. Owen; P. McIntyre; J. Kelly

Thorium energy futures

S. Peggs, W. Horak, T. Roser, G. Parks, M. Lindroos, R. Seviour, S. Henderson, R. Barlow, R. Cywinski, J. L. Biarrotte, A. Norlin, V. Ashley, R. Ashworth, A. Hutton, H. Owen, P. McIntyre, J. Kelly

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Abstract

The potential for thorium as an alternative or supplement to uranium in fission power generation has long been recognised, and several reactors, of various types, have already operated using thorium-based fuels. Accelerator Driven Subcritical (ADS) systems have benefits and drawbacks when compared to conventional critical thorium reactors, for both solid and molten salt fuels. None of the four options - liquid or solid, with or without an accelerator - can yet be rated as better or worse than the other three, given today's knowledge. We outline the research that will be necessary to lead to an informed choice.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IPAC 2012 - International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012
Pages	29-33
Number of pages	5
Publication status	Published - 20 May 2012
Event	3rd International Particle Accelerator Conference - Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, United States Duration: 20 May 2012 → 25 May 2012 Conference number: 3 https://cds.cern.ch/record/1445554

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Conference	3rd International Particle Accelerator Conference
Abbreviated title	IPAC 2012
Country/Territory	United States
City	New Orleans
Period	20/05/12 → 25/05/12
Internet address	https://cds.cern.ch/record/1445554

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Peggs, S., Horak, W., Roser, T., Parks, G., Lindroos, M., Seviour, R., Henderson, S., Barlow, R., Cywinski, R., Biarrotte, J. L., Norlin, A., Ashley, V., Ashworth, R., Hutton, A., Owen, H., McIntyre, P., & Kelly, J. (2012). Thorium energy futures. In IPAC 2012 - International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012 (pp. 29-33) http://accelconf.web.cern.ch/Accelconf/IPAC2012/papers/mooba01.pdf

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