An Investigation of Major Component Disposal Costs for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Waste disposal is an important aspect for decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) that requires an understanding of the characteristics of the waste forms. The costs of disposal depend on the activity, volume, dose rate and waste handling/packaging. The U.S. average nuclear reactor age is 40...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mokoena, Chumani
Other Authors: Shirvan, Koroush
Format: Thesis
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2023
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/151498