Physics Features of TRU-Fueled VHTRs

Table 6

Lifetime of VHTRs with TRUs*.

C/HM atom ratio	Core life [years]
9	9
11	8
23	7
33	6
53	6
112	5
229	2

*Packing fraction of 30% corresponds to the C/HM ratio of 138 (12467 particles per compact).