Leveraging ENDF data in an enhanced ORIGEN2 library for advanced VVER-1000 fuel management

Key Points

• This integration enhances fuel management outcomes and optimizes resource usage in VVER-1000 reactors.
• Using ENDF data, the study reports significant improvements in management metrics, increasing efficiency by approximately 20%.
• Observational analysis using enhanced ORIGEN2 alongside ENDF data provides robust insights into fuel lifecycle management.
• The findings support modernizing nuclear fuel management strategies, though further validation in operational settings is needed.