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Johnnyfer
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Is there a conversion method to convert burnup from MWd/kgU or GWd/tU into % ? Always assuming that the fuel is UO2 with ~ 200 Mev per fission.
Burnup conversion is the process of converting the amount of energy released by nuclear fuel into a more easily understandable unit, such as megawatt days per kilogram of uranium (MWd/kgU) or gigawatt days per metric ton of uranium (GWd/tU). This allows for a better comparison between different types of nuclear fuel.
Burnup conversion is calculated by measuring the amount of energy released by a certain amount of nuclear fuel and then converting it to MWd/kgU or GWd/tU. This is typically done by using a nuclear reactor's power output and the amount of time the fuel has been in the reactor.
Burnup conversion is important because it allows for a better understanding of the efficiency and performance of different types of nuclear fuel. It also helps in the planning and optimization of nuclear fuel usage in reactors.
MWd/kgU and GWd/tU are both units of measurement for nuclear fuel burnup, but they differ in scale. MWd/kgU is a smaller unit and is typically used for measuring the burnup of individual fuel rods, while GWd/tU is a larger unit and is used for measuring the overall burnup of a reactor's fuel assembly.
Burnup conversion can have an impact on the amount of nuclear waste produced by a reactor. Higher burnup, measured in MWd/kgU or GWd/tU, means more efficient use of nuclear fuel and less waste generated. This can have a positive impact on the overall management and disposal of nuclear waste.