The Thorium Fuel Cycle for Next Generation Nuclear Reactors

The Thorium Fuel Cycle for Next Generation Nuclear Reactors: The Past, Present and Future of Thorium Fuel Utilization provides a supportive and comprehensive guide to nuclear fuel researchers and industrial experts on the potential uses of the thorium fuel cycle in mitigating current challenges posed by the use of uranium. Editor Professor Khandaker and his team of contributors combine the latest research and knowledge, presenting the applications of thorium fuel technology in all reactor types, including light water reactors, molten salt reactors and fast reactors. All aspects of the thorium fuel cycle are covered, ranging from the availability of resources, extraction, fabrication, performance, waste management and reprocessing systems.

A chapter on the economic assessment of thorium-based fuel is also included, covering the resource market, market competitiveness and both front-end and back-end operational cost considerations. This practical book equips the reader with a solid understanding of the thorium fuel cycle within nuclear reactors and enhances their ability to formulate their own responses to common challenges and future thorium research.