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Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
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2009
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Tab 6
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Research Article
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).