A Comparative Evaluation of BN-۱۲۰۰ and VVER-۱۰۰۰ Nuclear Reactors: Technical, Economic, and Environmental Perspectives

This study presents a comparative analysis of two prominent nuclear reactor designs—BN-۱۲۰۰ and VVER-۱۰۰۰—focusing on their respective technical characteristics, operational principles, and fuel cycle dynamics. The BN-۱۲۰۰, a fast neutron reactor utilizing liquid metal coolants, is contrasted with the VVER-۱۰۰۰, a pressurized water reactor (PWR) known for its established efficiency and operational reliability. Key distinctions between these reactor types, particularly in terms of fuel efficiency, reactor safety features, and economic viability, are highlighted. The study also explores the potential of both reactors in advancing nuclear waste management through the concept of closing the nuclear fuel cycle, with specific emphasis on the recycling of plutonium and other actinides. In particular, the role of the BN-۱۲۰۰ in reducing nuclear waste and enhancing sustainability in nuclear power systems is critically assessed. The results underscore the growing importance of advanced reactor technologies like the BN-۱۲۰۰ in achieving both improved resource utilization and long-term environmental sustainability in nuclear energy production.

کلیدواژه ها:

BN-۱۲۰۰ ، VVER-۱۰۰۰ ، technical specifications ، power engineering ، energy sustainability