Role of "Monju" in the international cooperation for the development of next generation FBR

Nagura, Fuminori ; Ichimiya, Masakazu; Sagayama, Yutaka 

As for Japan because it is energy security guaranty and the like, Japan continued the research and development of FBR ("Joyo", "Monju") and fuel cycle. In recent years, there are a growing interest in the long-term energy security and terrestrial environmental problem. And FBR cycle has again been observed, by the development of young country and the like. This year, reactor operation was reopened after about 14 years, "Monju" is the only prototype FBR reactor which it works as the Western Worlds, and the result of these research and developments is expected even worldwide. JAEA is carrying on international cooperation of "JAEA-CEA", "JAEA-DOE", GIF, IAEA, for the points of view "The efficient development", "Decrease of development risk", "Establishment of worldwide standard technology", "Monju" establishes to the position as base of international research and development, and JAEA makes the best endeavors to "Monju" carrying out worldwide contribution.