Optimal Operational Strategy in Nuclear Fuel Management
- 12 May 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Nuclear Technology
- Vol. 14 (2) , 116-122
- https://doi.org/10.13182/nt72-a31126
Abstract
Digital computer methods are suggested to solve typical utility problems associated with nuclear fuel management, such as The goal is to minimize the total kWh cost, taking into account the fuel assembly purchase price, the resale value of the recovered products, the replacement energy cost, interest charges, and savings arising from exposure stretch-out. Dynamic programming based on the Bellman principle has been applied to achieve optimization. The economic prospects appear quite promising: a saving of up to $500 000/year may be achieved for a 800-MW(e) nuclear power plant.Keywords
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