Nuclear Fuel Cycle Activities in Argentina

Abstract

The activities related with the nuclear fuel cycle are carried out in Argentina by a combination of public and private undertakings. The tasks connected with the commercial production of fuel are in charge of private companies or state owned societies that are under privatization processes. -The research and development activities and specialized services are performed by the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), which constitutes the nucleus of generation of the advanced nuclear technologies. The CNEA is also responsible for the title of the spent fuel originated either in research reactors or nuclear power stations, the policies for the back end of the fuel cycle and the dismantlement of nuclear facilities. In this report we will present an overview of the present status of the nuclear fuel cycle in Argentina, putting emphasis on fuel improvements, he1 performance and on the description of the ongoing Projects and Studies included in the CNEA's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Major Program.