19. Status of nuclear transmulation study

摘要

JAERI is carrying out R&Ds on partitioning and transmultation under the OMEGA Prgram. The R&Ds include the design study of accelerator-driven transmutation systems and the development of transmutation experimental facilities. Accelerator-driven systems have received much interests due to their potential role as dedicated transmuters in the nuclear fuel cycle for minimizing long-lived waste. Principles of accelerator-driven system, its history, JAERI proposed system concepts, and the experimental program are overviewed.