Assessment report of research and development activities in JFY2009 activity; "R&D Programs on Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Monju and its related activities (In-advance evaluation)

Advanced Nuclear System Research and Development Directorate

JAEA asked the advisory committee "Evaluation Committee of Research and Development Activities for Advanced Nuclear System / Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technology" (the Committee) to assess "R&Ds program on Monju Reactor and its related R&Ds" in JFY2009, in accordance with "General Guideline for the Evaluation of Government R&D Activities" by Japanese Cabinet Office, "Guideline for Evaluation of R&D in MEXT" and "Regulation on Conduct for Evaluation of R&D Activities" by JAEA. JAEA has made "R&Ds program on Monju Reactor and its related R&Ds" and established its management organization. In response to that, the Committee assessed the program and the organization in terms of technical and management standpoints. The Committee has suggested significant factors to accomplish the JAEA R&D plan. The R&Ds on Monju reactor are essential for the Fact project and future demonstration/commercialized relaters. The committee hopes higher results are achieved by adopting the suggestions.