Economics and Environmental Compatibility of Fusion Reactors —Its Analysis and Coming Issues— 3. Expected Effect of Fusion Reactor on Global Environment 3.1 Research Aimed at Reducing Radioactive Waste

Abstract

Waste management at fusion power plants is reviewed. Recent study indicates that most of the waste from a fusion reactor can be cleared from regulatory control over a 50-year cooling after decommissioning. In addition, the remaining metal radioactive waste is anticipated to be recyclable within 100-year cooling. These results indicate the prospect of a low emission system of fusion energy materials.