A Review of Fast Reactor Program in Japan

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加納 巌*

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Nuclear generated electric power in Japan attained to 1.05 x 1011KWH, about 22 % ofotal generated electric power, in 1983 fiscal year, because of LWR's satisfactory opation. It is expected thah LWR is continously the mainstream of nucelar power plantfor some time. 'Long-term prediction of the energy supply and demand' was revised ilast year by MITI. All of the energy supply and demand were decreased in comparisonith that of last prediction, reflecting a change of Japanese energy demand after theil shock. The total unclear power generation capacity also was decreased from about x 107 kW to about 6.2 x 107 kW in 2000. However, Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) develoent has been one of most important elements of Japanese nuclear energy policy. Name, to establish nuclear fuel cycle utilizing Pu obtained by reprocessing is sequired r a energy security of Japan as a nation having no resource. Experimental FBR 'Joyohas been operating satisfactorily and prototype FBR 'Monju' has been preparin