| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7405276 | Energy Policy | 2013 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Systems engineering principles applied in U.S. DOE-NE Fuel Cycle Technology Program. ⺠Use of decision analysis methods for determining promising nuclear fuel cycles. ⺠A new screening methodology to help communicate and prioritize U.S. DOE R&D needs. ⺠Fuel cycles categorized by performance/risk in meeting FCT Program objectives. ⺠Systems engineering allows DOE-NE to more rapidly adapt to future policy changes
Keywords
advanced boiling water reactorFOAKUNFLLWHLWGen IVTransuranic elementsDOEABWRPWRTRUSNMHEUTRLFOMFCTLWRDepleted UraniumDecision analysisResearch and developmentR&DLight water reactorPressurized Water ReactorTechnology Readiness LevelUsed nuclear fuelFigure of meritSystems engineeringSpecial nuclear materialUnited States Department of Energynuclear fuel cycle
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Authors
Robert R. Price, Bhupinder P. Singh, Robert J. MacKinnon, S. David Sevougian,