Reprocessing and Recycling of Spent Nuclear Fuel (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Reprocessing and Recycling of Spent Nuclear Fuel presents an authoritative overview of spent fuel reprocessing, considering future prospects for advanced closed fuel cycles. Part One introduces the recycling and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, reviewing past and current technologies, the possible implications of Generation IV nuclear reactors, and associated safely and security issues. Parts Two and Three focus on aqueous-based reprocessing methods and pyrochemical methods, while final chapters consider the cross-cutting aspects of engineering and process chemistry and the potential for implementation of advanced closed fuel cycles in different parts of the world. Expert introduction to the recycling and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel Detailed overview of past and current technologies, the possible implications of Generation IV nuclear reactors, and associated safely and security issues A lucid exploration of aqueous-based reprocessing methods and pyrochemical methods Content: Front Matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv List of contributors, Pages xiii-xv, B. Boullis, S. Bourg, Roger Cashmore, Emory D. Collins, Christian Ekberg, Andreas Geist, Jean-Paul Glatz, Ye Guoan, Bruce Hanson, M.T. Harrison, Masatoshi Iizuka, Yeong-il Kim, Ben Koppelman, Tadafumi Koyama, Hansoo Lee, R.G. Lewin, Gregg J. Lumetta, Chris J. Maher, R. Malmbeck, Manuel Miguirditchian, K. Minato, et al. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy, Pages xvii-xx Preface, Pages xxi-xxv 1 - Introduction to the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 3-25, Kenneth L. Nash, Mikael Nilsson 2 - Role of recycling in advanced nuclear fuel cycles, Pages 27-48, Ch. Poinssot, B. Boullis, S. Bourg 3 - Key challenges in advanced reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 49-62, Jean-Paul Glatz, P. Souček, R. Malmbeck 4 - Safety and security issues in the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels for advanced fuel cycles, Pages 63-90, L.G. Williams 5 - Current headend technologies and future developments in the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 93-124, Chris J. Maher 6 - Process engineering and design for spent nuclear fuel reprocessing and recycling plants, Pages 125-151, Bruce Hanson 7 - The use of organic extractants in solvent extraction processes in the partitioning of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 153-189, Clint A. Sharrad, Daniel M. Whittaker 8 - Radiation chemistry in the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 191-211, Bruce J. Mincher 9 - Reprocessing of spent fast reactor nuclear fuels, Pages 213-243, R. Natarajan 10 - Minor actinide separations in the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels: recent advances in Europe, Pages 245-287, Giuseppe Modolo, Andreas Geist, Manuel Miguirditchian 11 - Minor actinide separation in the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels: recent advances in the United States, Pages 289-312, Bruce A. Moyer, Gregg J. Lumetta, Bruce J. Mincher 12 - Advanced thermal denitration conversion processes for aqueous-based reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 313-323, Emory D. Collins 13 - The coprecipitation and conversion of mixed actinide oxalates for aqueous-based reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 325-351, Mark J. Sarsfield 14 - Gelation and other innovative conversion processes for aqueous-based reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 353-369, Manuel A. Pouchon 15 - International developments in electrorefining technologies for pyrochemical processing of spent nuclear fuels, Pages 373-413, R.G. Lewin, M.T. Harrison 16 - Oxide electroreduction and other processes for pyrochemical processing of spent nuclear fuels: Developments in Korea, Pages 415-436, Hansoo Lee 17 - Pyrochemical processes for recovery of actinides from spent nuclear fuels, Pages 437-456, P. Souček, R. Malmbeck 18 - Pyrochemical fuel cycle technologies for processing of spent nuclear fuels: Developments in Japan, Pages 457-519, Tadafumi Koyama, Masatoshi Iizuka 19 - Development of closed nuclear fuel cycles in the United States, Pages 523-530, T.A. Todd 20 - Development of closed nuclear fuel cycles in China, Pages 531-548, Ye Guoan, Yan Taihong 21 - Development of closed nuclear fuel cycles in Korea, Pages 549-564, Yeong-il Kim, Hansoo Lee 22 - Development of closed nuclear fuel cycles in Japan, Pages 565-578, K. Minato 23 - Proliferation resistance, used fuel and multinational approaches to the provision of fuel cycle services, Pages 579-601, Roger Cashmore, Ben Koppelman 24 - Developments in reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels for the thorium fuel cycle, Pages 603-640, Christian Ekberg Index, Pages 641-658

Reprocessing and Recycling of Spent Nuclear Fuel presents an authoritative overview of spent fuel reprocessing, considering future prospects for advanced closed fuel cycles. Part One introduces the recycling and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, reviewing past and current technologies, the possible implications of Generation IV nuclear reactors, and associated safely and security issues. Parts Two and Three focus on aqueous-based reprocessing methods and pyrochemical methods, while final chapters consider the cross-cutting aspects of engineering and process chemistry and the potential for implementation of advanced closed fuel cycles in different parts of the world.

• Expert introduction to the recycling and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
• Detailed overview of past and current technologies, the possible implications of Generation IV nuclear reactors, and associated safely and security issues
• A lucid exploration of aqueous-based reprocessing methods and pyrochemical methods

2.3.1. Increasing nuclear safety to limit the residual risk2.3.2. Limiting proliferation risk: Toward the comanagement of uranium and plutonium; 2.3.3. Increasing public acceptability by decreasing the waste lifetime to a few centuries; 2.4. Potential improvement with regard to fuel cycle economics; 2.5. Roadmap toward a sustainable advanced fuel cycle; 2.5.1. The twice-through cycle; 2.5.2. Multirecycling of uranium and plutonium; 2.5.3. Multirecycling of the minor actinides; 2.5.3.1. Recycling of americium alone; 2.5.3.2. Multirecycling of all minor actinides; 2.6. Conclusions; References 1.6.3. Dissolution, aqueous separation, conversion, waste treatment1.6.4. Pyroprocessing alternatives; 1.6.5. Basic chemistry of separation processes; 1.6.6. Redox, speciation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, holdback reagents, extractants; 1.6.7. Impact of radiolysis; 1.6.8. Basic radiation chemistry, impacts on reprocessing; 1.7. Prospects for the future; 1.7.1. Education of the next generation of specialists; 1.7.2. Preview of global perspectives to be discussed in the following chapters; References; Chapter 2: Role of recycling in advanced nuclear fuel cycles 1.1.4. Motivation and options for managing risks presented by used nuclear fuel1.2. Options for spent fuel management (store, dispose, recycle); 1.2.1. Closed vs. open fuel cycles; 1.3. Technology overview; 1.3.1. Aqueous options; 1.3.2. Dry (pyro) processing; 1.4. Historical development of reprocessing; 1.4.1. Nuclear weapons development; 1.4.2. BiPO4/redox/butex/PUREX; 1.4.3. Reprocessing of commercial fuels; 1.5. Survey of modern PUREX-based reprocessing; 1.6. Basic introduction to the chemistry; 1.6.1. Key elements/isotopes of concern; 1.6.2. Key process steps Front Cover; Reprocessing and Recycling of Spent Nuclear Fuel; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy; Preface; Reference; Part One: Introductory issues and future challenges; Chapter 1: Introduction to the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuels; 1.1. Introduction; 1.1.1. Drivers for expansion of nuclear power/global climate/base load generation; 1.1.2. Nuclear fission with thermal and fast neutrons; 1.1.3. Radiation, radiotoxicity indices, and thermal signature of fuel post removal from the reactor 2.1. Sustainability as a driving force for developing advanced fuel cycles2.1.1. Sustainability as a key to face the global energy challenge; 2.1.2. About the meaning of sustainability for an energy source; 2.1.3. Role of nuclear energy in the future energy mix; 2.2. Potential improvements of nuclear energy within the environmental field; 2.2.1. Optimizing the nuclear fuel cycle to reduce GHG emissions; 2.2.2. Decreasing the other environmental impacts; 2.2.3. Preserving natural resources; 2.3. Potential improvements within the societal field __Reprocessing and Recycling of Spent Nuclear Fuel__* Expert introduction to the recycling and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel * Detailed overview of past and current technologies, the possible implications of Generation IV nuclear reactors, and associated safely and security issues * A lucid exploration of aqueous-based reprocessing methods and pyrochemical methods