Definition of Technology Readiness Levels for Transmutation Fuel Development

Carmack, Jon ; Pasamehmetoglu, Kemal O.

Idaho National Laboratory

关键词: 11 Nuclear Fuel Cycle And Fuel Materials Readiness Levels -Transmutation Fuel Development;    Readiness Levels -Transmutation Fuel Development;   

DOI  :  10.2172/926353
RP-ID  :  INL/EXT-08-13780
RP-ID  :  DE-AC07-99ID-13727
RP-ID  :  926353

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

To quantitatively assess the maturity of a given technology, the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process is used. The TRL process has been developed and successfully used by the Department of Defense (DOD) for development and deployment of new technology and systems for defense applications. In addition, NASA has also successfully used the TRL process to develop and deploy new systems for space applications. Transmutation fuel development is a critical technology needed for closing the nuclear fuel cycle. Because the deployment of a new nuclear fuel forms requires a lengthy and expensive research, development, and demonstration program, applying the TRL concept to the transmutation fuel development program is very useful as a management and tracking tool. This report provides definition of the technology readiness level assessment process as defined for use in assessing nuclear fuel technology development for the Transuranic Fuel Development Campaign.