DOE Eyes Reactor or Accelerator for Tritium Supply
The Clinton Administration weighs options for tritium production, backing a dual site approach with an existing commercial light water reactor as a backup and an accelerator for new technology. A 1996 funding split could push 90 percent to accelerator development while considering reactor purchase. critics note cost and timing differences. Plant Vogtle is cited as a potential candidate but owned by Georgia Power, which says it is not for sale.
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Tritium production and future site options discussed at CSRA meeting
A secretary spoke on moving beyond production to long term storage, with options for SRS covering 50 years costing 50 to 70 million dollars annually. She outlined a mixed oxide fuel replication plant for up to 15 years at 40 to 60 million, and mentioned a linear accelerator at 3 to 8 billion dollars over five years. Vitrification at the Defense Waste Processing Facility is on schedule to start this winter. Diverse contracting was urged, with a preference for one main contractor and several subcontractors. There is ongoing work and life at the site, though the role will evolve.
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