European reprocessing scene (in German)
The situation in the field of reprocessing spent oxide fuels has drastically deteriorated within a period of barely one year. After delays and setbacks in the United States, also European plans have accumulated major time delays, especially with respect to the British plant at Windscale and the French one at La Hague. As a result, there is a shortage instead of the overcapacity originally anticipated, which will continue to exist until the mid-eighties and will have to be accommodated initially by the immediate expansion of storage capacities for spen fuel elements. The British and French partners in URG indicate that they can contribute to reprocessing for German nuclear power plants after 1980 only if the planned KEWA plant is commissioned in time and according to schedule. However, even with the greatest effort and on the assumption of a smooth licensing procedure, the German plant will not be able to start full power operation before 1985. (orig.)
- Research Organization:
- Kernbrennstoff-Wiederaufarbeitungsgesellschaft m.b.H., Leopoldshafen (F.R. Germany)
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-009003
- OSTI ID:
- 4141983
- Journal Information:
- Atomwirtsch., Atomtech., v. 20, no. 7, pp. 335-338, Journal Name: Atomwirtsch., Atomtech., v. 20, no. 7, pp. 335-338; ISSN AWAKA
- Country of Publication:
- Germany
- Language:
- German
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