AFCI R&D is the technology development component of the U.S. nuclear energy program. AFCI research focuses on developing technology options for changing the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle to reduce the radiotoxicity (pdf), volume and heat associated with used nuclear fuel and other wastes requiring geologic disposal. AFCI research involves 10 national laboratories, multiple universities and international collaboration. AFCI is organized into seven campaigns and two cross-cutting functions. The seven campaigns are advanced separations, advanced fuels development, systems analysis, advanced fast reactor (pdf) design, waste form development, safeguard system development and grid appropriate reactors development. Modeling and simulation -- important tools to effective design, construction and licensing of what will be first of a kind facilities -- and nuclear safety and regulatory considerations cross cut all of the campaigns.
The campaigns (pdf) are led by world-recognized experts in DOE’s national laboratories and are integrated through a Technical Integration Office. The campaigns continue to lead the research and development efforts related to achieving the GNEP vision.
