@article{
author = {Thomas Mo Willig, Cecilia Futsaether, Halvor Kippe},
title = {Converting the Iranian Heavy Water Reactor IR-40 to a More Proliferation-Resistant Reactor},
journal = {Science & Global Security},
volume = {20},
number = {2-3},
pages = {97-116},
year = {2012},
URL = {https://scienceandglobalsecurity.org/archive/2012/10/converting_the_iranian_heavy_w.html},
eprint = {},
abstract = {This article assesses the feasibility and benefits of converting the Iranian heavy water research reactor, IR-40, from using natural uranium to low-enriched uranium fuel. Based on neutronics calculations for a detailed model of the two reactor configurations, a conversion would result in a smaller core with a subsequent reduction and degradation of plutonium production. It is argued that the proposed conversion will provide Iran with a research reactor that is better suited for scientific experiments and radioisotope production than in its original configuration. It is proposed to introduce the converted IR-40's fuel consumption requirements as a natural cap for Iran's future enrichment efforts.}
}