The Demonstration Fast Breeder Reactor (DFBR) is the next step of FBR development following the prototype fast breeder reactor "MONJU". The DFBR is now under development by The Japan Atomic Power Co. (JAPC) under the sponsorship of 9 Japanese electric power companies and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
The JAPC has been performing the design study and R & D for DFBR in cooperation with Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp. (PNC), Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) and Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI). This report describes the prospect of FBR commercialization and the current status of new technology for DFBR and innovative technology toward FBR commercialization.
