LMFBR Monju

The construction of Monju, the prototype fast breeder reactor (FBR) which PNC has built as part of the Japanese FBR development programme, was completed in April 1991, and system start-up tests are presently underway. Monju is a loop-type sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor with U-Pu mixed oxide fuel. It supplies 280 MWe to the grid and is situated on the Tsuruga Peninsula facing the Sea of Japan, about 400 km west of Tokyo. [Pg.117]

Work on the preliminary design of Monju was begun before the final design of the Joyo experimental FBR was completed in 1968, and the conceptual design began in 1969. Safety evaluations were conducted from 1980 to 1983, and the construction permit granted by the Prime Minister in May 1983. Construction proper then began in 1985, and was completed in April 1991. The pre-operational tests started in may 1991 and initial criticality was achieved in April 1994. [Pg.117]

The FBR in Jcpan The development of nuclear power in Japan is based on the premise that the FBR will become a major component of future nuclear capacity, alongside the LWR. In 1966, the Japan Atomic Energy Commission decided to go ahead with a national project to develop the FBR involving the government, universities and the private sector. The following steps were then taken [Pg.117]

including industrial development to bring components up to the point of practical application [Pg.117]

The Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corporation (PNC) was established in October 1967 as the central development organization, and the Oarai Engineering Center, which consists of large-scale test and research facilities, was built. [Pg.117]

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