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The nuclear core design is based upon a new conversion technique in which an initial “starter” section of the core provides the [[neutrons]] required to convert used nuclear fuel, thorium or [[depleted uranium]] (DU) into burnable [[fissile]] fuel.<ref>“With Disposal Uncertain, Waste Burning Reactors Gain Traction – EM2 to Burn LWR Fuel,” Nuclear New Build Monitor, March 15, 2010</ref> First generation EM2 units use uranium starters (approximately 15 percent [[U235]]) to initiate the conversion process.<ref>{{Cite web
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|title = Blue Ribbon Commission Webcast on America's Nuclear Future
|url = http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=31330507
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}}</ref> The starter U235 is consumed as the used nuclear fuel/DU or used nuclear fuel/thorium is converted to fissile fuel. The core life expectancy is approximately 30 years (using used nuclear fuel and DU) without refueling.
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