GENTILLY-2 Fuel Performance

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R.H. Hu
L. Cloutier
N. Macici
D. Aubin

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Fuel performs well in Gentilly-2, despite scheduled departure from base-load operation; the fuel defect rate is low and comparable to other CANDU reactors. Fuel utilization has been improved by about 14 percent, mainly as a result of upgrading the heavy water. Our experience to date confirms that CANDU fuel is reliable, cost-effective and versatile.

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