Spent fuel storage and management in the United Kingdom

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · JNMM; (United States)

OSTI ID:6004629

Sills, R J

During the past 33 years, fuel of various types have been stored, transported and reprocessed in the United Kingdom. This paper provides an overview of those programs starting from the Magnox stations, through the AGR program and the move to LWR fuel. Throughout this time BNFL has provided services for fuel storage, reprocessing, transportation and the enrichment and fabrication of new fuel. The development of new plants and processes to handle the changing fuel types and the associated waste management schemes will be addressed. A description of future plans for fuel storage and reprocessing is included.

• Research Organization: British Nuclear Fuels plc., Risley (UK). Health and Safety Directorate
• OSTI ID: 6004629
• Journal Information: JNMM; (United States), Vol. 17:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FUEL RODS
EUROPE
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