Re-evaluation of assay data of spent nuclear fuel obtained at Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute for validation of burnup calculation code systems

Suyama, Kenya; Murazaki, Minoru*; Okubo, Kiyoshi; Nakahara, Yoshinori*; Uchiyama, Gunzo

Annals of Nuclear Energy, 38(5), p.930 - 941, 2011/05

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2011.01.025

The isotopic composition of spent nuclear fuels is vital data for studies on the nuclear fuel cycle and reactor physics. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has been active in obtaining such data for pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) fuels, and some data has already been published. These data have been registered with the international Spent Fuel Isotopic Composition Database (SFCOMPO) and widely used as international benchmarks for burnup calculation codes and libraries. In this paper, postirradiation examination (PIE) data from two fuel assemblies irradiated in the Ohi-1 and Ohi-2 PWRs in Japan are shown. The PIE data from Ohi-2 has already been published. However, these data were not suitable for the benchmarking of calculation codes and libraries because several important specifications and data were not included. This paper summarizes the details of PIE data from Ohi-1 and Ohi-2 and shows in detail the data and specifications required for analyses of isotopic composition. For precise burnup analyses, the burnup values of PIE samples were re-evaluated in this study. These PIE data were analyzed using the SWAT2.1 code, and the calculation results showed good agreement with experimental results. This indicates that the quality of PIE data from Ohi-1 and Ohi-2 PWRs is high, and that these PIE data are suitable for the benchmarking of burnup calculation code systems.

Status of research activities for development of CTBT-related technologies in JAERI

Shinohara, Nobuo; Inoue, Yoji; Uchikoshi, Takako*; Oda, Tetsuzo*; Kumata, Masahiro; Kurosawa, Yoshiaki; Hirota, Naoki*; Hokida, Takanori; Nakahara, Yoshinori*; Yamamoto, Yoichi

Dai-25-Kai Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai Nihon Shibu Nenji Taikai Rombunshu, p.51 - 58, 2005/00

The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) conducts researches and developments related to Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on the basis of Japan's pragmatic and progressive efforts toward peaceful use of atomic energy and non-proliferation with the goal of realizing a peaceful and safe world free from nuclear weapons. The Treaty aims for the establishment of a global verification regime comprising an International Monitoring System (IMS) and the JAERI has engaged in the following activities: construction and operation of the radionuclide monitoring stations at Okinawa (RN37) and Takasaki (RN38) and the certified radionuclide laboratory at Tokai (RL11) as specified in Annex 1 of CTBT Protocol, and preparation of the National Data Center at Tokai (JAERI NDC). Research activities of JAERI related to the CTBT verification regime are presented in the paper. The subjects of this presentation are (1) an overview of the CTBT verification regime, (2) construction and operation of RN37, RN38 and RL11, and (3) preparation of the JAERI NDC for radionuclide data.

Validation of minor actinide cross sections by studying samples irradiated for 492 days at the dounreay prototype fast reactor, 2; Burnup calculations

Tsujimoto, Kazufumi; Kono, Nobuaki; Shinohara, Nobuo; Sakurai, Takeshi; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Mukaiyama, Takehiko; Raman, S.*

Nuclear Science and Engineering, 144(2), p.129 - 141, 2003/06

https://doi.org/10.13182/NSE03-A2348

To evaluate neutron cross-section data of minor actinides, separated actinide samples and dosimetry samples were irradiated at the Dounreay Prototype Fast Reactor for 492 effective full power days. Based on the burnup calculations of major actinide and dosimetry samples, the neutron flux distribution and the flux level were adjusted at the locations where minor actinide samples were irradiated. The burnup calculations were carried out for minor actinides using the determined flux distribution and flux level. This paper discusses the burnup calculations and the validation of minor actinide cross-section data in evaluated nuclear data libraries. We find that we can obtain reliable FIMA (fission per initial metallic atom) values by using the Nd method except that the uncertainties in the FIMA values are large for U, Pu, Am isotopes, and Cm isotopes because the Nd yields are known poorly for these isotopes and are probably overestimated. For these isotopes, measurements to improve the fission-yield data are needed. We also find that, in general, the JENDL-3.2 nuclear data for the minor actinides are adequate for the conceptual design study of transmutation systems. But, there are some nuclides (especially Pu and Pu) for which new measurements are needed particulary if the minor actinides constitute a major part of the nuclear fuel.

Validation of minor actinide cross sections by studying samples irradiated for 492 days at the dounreay prototype fast reactor, 1; Radiochemical analysis

Shinohara, Nobuo; Kono, Nobuaki; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Tsujimoto, Kazufumi; Sakurai, Takeshi; Mukaiyama, Takehiko*; Raman, S.*

Nuclear Science and Engineering, 144(2), p.115 - 128, 2003/06

https://doi.org/10.13182/NSE03-A2347

no abstracts in English

Present state of JAERI National Data Center (NDC) for CTBT verification

Yamamoto, Yoichi; Hokida, Takanori; Hirota, Naoki*; Oda, Tetsuzo; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Kumata, Masahiro; Inoue, Yoji; Uchikoshi, Takako*; Shinohara, Nobuo; Usuda, Shigekazu

Dai-23-Kai Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai Nihon Shibu Nenji Taikai Rombunshu, p.53 - 60, 2002/12

The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) has developed the National Data Center (NDC) for radionuclide as part of the international monitoring regime related to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). JAERI NDC already started to input gamma-ray spectrum data obtained from several International Monitoring System (IMS) stations into a database. Data analysis reports made by the International Data Center (IDC) are also stored in the database. Some software tools are under development for the NDC's independent analysis such as investigation of existence of the radionuclides derived from nuclear explosion and presumptive analysis of source location of radionuclide release. The NDC system will also be able to post IMS data and analysis results to the authorized users on the Internet. This paper presents the role, current state of system development and future plan of JAERI NDC.

Radionuclide monitoring stations in CTBT verification regime

Kumata, Masahiro; Oda, Tetsuzo; Miyamoto, Yutaka; Uchikoshi, Takako*; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Yamamoto, Yoichi; Hokida, Takanori; Hirota, Naoki*; Inoue, Yoji; Shinohara, Nobuo

Dai-23-Kai Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai Nihon Shibu Nenji Taikai Rombunshu, p.39 - 44, 2002/12

The International Monitoring System (IMS) will be established across the world to verify compliance with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The IMS will be capable of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions of detonated within the atmosphere, underwater and underground. 321 monitoring stations will be set around the world as a monitoring network of the IMS. The four technologies of seismology, hydroacoustic, infrasound, and radionuclide will be used for monitoring purposes. In order to build the radionuclide monitoring network, 80 radionuclide stations were chosen. Particles in the atmosphere are collected on a filter at each station to measure radioactivity by a HP-Ge detector. Further, 40 out of these 80 stations will be equipped with an automatic radioactive noble gas sampler/analyzer. The JAERI is establishing infrastructure to host radionuclide air monitoring equipment for two raionuclide stations in Japan. This paper presents the current status of the establishment and promising performance of the stations in Japan.

Nuclide composition benchmark data set for verifying burnup codes on spent light water reactor fuels

Nakahara, Yoshinori; Suyama, Kenya; Inagawa, Jun; Nagaishi, Ryuji; Kurosawa, Setsumi; Kono, Nobuaki; Onuki, Mamoru; Mochizuki, Hiroki*

Nuclear Technology, 137(2), p.1 - 16, 2002/02

no abstracts in English

Chemical analysis of transuranium nuclides in the uranium solution of the JCO criticality accident

Shinohara, Nobuo; Kono, Nobuaki; Suyama, Kenya; Inagawa, Jun; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Kurosawa, Setsumi; Watanabe, Kazuo; Usuda, Shigekazu; Oshima, Masumi; Katsuta, Hiroji; et al.

Radiochimica Acta, 89(3), p.135 - 138, 2001/05

https://doi.org/10.1524/ract.2001.89.3.135

no abstracts in English

Technical development on burn-up credit for spent LWR fuels

Nakahara, Yoshinori; Suyama, Kenya; Suzaki, Takenori

JAERI-Tech 2000-071, 381 Pages, 2000/10

JAERI-Tech-2000-071.pdf:17.6MB

no abstracts in English

Comparison of calculated alues with measured values on the amount of TRU and FP nuclides accumulated in gadolinium bearing PWR spent fuels

Adachi, Takeo; Nakahara, Yoshinori; Kono, Nobuaki; Gunji, Katsubumi; ; ; ; Kato, Kaneharu; Tachikawa, Enzo; *; et al.

Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 31(10), p.1119 - 1129, 1994/10

https://doi.org/10.3327/jnst.31.1119

no abstracts in English