Research Article

Study and Evaluation of Innovative Fuel Handling Systems for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors: Fuel Handling Route Optimization

Table 2

Cost and risks aspects of the three FHR compared to the SRS option.

Criterion proposed SRSMixed way3 rotating plugs, ramp and gas corridorCask and direct fuel handling

Manufacturing cost analysis==
Development and qualification MediumMediumMediumVery long
Technical rest (of not achieving performance) MediumMediumMediumhigh
Safety risksMediumlowlowhigh
ā€‰21,51,53