1. Separation-transmutation (ST)
1.1 Concept and strategy
The attractive idea of transforming the long-lived radionuclides (actinides beyond uranium and certain fission products) that pose problems in the long-term management of radioactive waste into short-lived radionuclides (or stable isotopes) dates back several decades. Their transmutation in large quantities in intense neutron fluxes is, in principle, feasible. However, this requires the radionuclides to be separated from the spent fuel. The concept of separation-transmutation (ST) thus offers a solution to all the long-term issues encountered in geological disposal (scientific, sociological, ethical), since the cause of the problems is removed. This concept has therefore been studied since the 1960s-1970s, with occasional, sometimes lengthy experiments carried...
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Regulations
Légifrance website http://www.legifrance.fr
Law no. 91-1381 of December 30, 1991 on research into radioactive waste management.
Law no. 2006-739 of June 28, 2006 on the sustainable management of radioactive materials and waste.
Law no. 2006-686 of June 13, 2006 on nuclear transparency and safety.
Law no. 75-633 of July 15, 1975 and law no....
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Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices (Opecst) http://www.senat.fr/opecst/index.html
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