Research Article

Feasibility Studies on Pyro-SFR Closed Fuel Cycle and Direct Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel in Line with the Latest National Policy and Strategy of Korea

Table 5

Total mass of TRUs to be produced and accumulated from operation of all units of NPPs (PWRs, PHWRs) planned to be deployed by 2029.

NuclideHalf-life (y)Total mass of TRUs (g) as ofPercentage of added mass for the period (%)
2016208921092016 to 20892016 to 21092089 to 2109

241Am349%534%41%
371%565%41%
243Am862%1220%37%
242Cm500%737%39%
244Cm1506%2080%36%
237Np324%502%42%
238Pu466%692%40%
239Pu233%383%45%
240Pu267%428%44%
241Pu348%534%42%
242Pu553%809%39%

Total385%583%41%

for the year of 2089 represent the scenario where continued operation of 36 units of NPPs is not assumed, and those for the year of 2109 are for the scenario where continued operation of all NPPs except for Kori Unit 1 is taken into account.