Lab-Scale Fuel Fabrication Facility Planning and Implementation
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A lab- scale fuel fabrication plant of several kilograms/year capacity is described. Zoning of the different activities along with a layout of the machinery and equipment are shown. A comprehensive description of the equipment is also given. The chemical processes associated with the production include
precipitation (AUC process), followed by filtration, calcination, pelletization, sintering and grinding. A description of the fabrication of fuel pins (50 cm
long) of uranium dioxide pellets, cladded in zircaloy tubing, is also included . The QC procedures associated with all stages in the plant are also indicated. Future plans for irradiation , post irradiation examination, and reporting in the fuel behavior are also discussed.
precipitation (AUC process), followed by filtration, calcination, pelletization, sintering and grinding. A description of the fabrication of fuel pins (50 cm
long) of uranium dioxide pellets, cladded in zircaloy tubing, is also included . The QC procedures associated with all stages in the plant are also indicated. Future plans for irradiation , post irradiation examination, and reporting in the fuel behavior are also discussed.
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