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COSTS OF FABRICATING UO$sub 2$-PuO$sub 2$ SWAGE-COMPACTED FUEL ELEMENTS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4127316

A detailed analysis is presented of the costs of fabricating UO/sub 2/- PuO/sub 2/ fuel elements for the Plutoium Recycle Program by the cold swage compaction process. The cost breakdown includes the Zircaloy components, loading and decontamination, plant capital costs, indirect costs, and nuclear materials. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-18-008766
OSTI ID:
4127316
Report Number(s):
HW-SA-3132; CONF-187-33
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English