Recent advances in fuel fabrication techniques and prospects for the nineties
Advanced Nuclear Fuels Corporation's approach and experience with the application of a flexible, just-in-time manufacturing philosophy to the production of customized nuclear fuel is described. Automation approaches to improve productivity are described. The transfer of technology across product lines is discussed as well as the challenges presented by a multiple product fabrication facility which produces a wide variety of BWR and PWR designs. This paper also describes the method of managing vendor quality control programs in support of standardization and clarity of documentation. Process simplification and the ensuing experience are discussed. Prospects for fabrication process advancements in the nineties are given with emphasis on the benefits of dry conversion of Uf/sub 6/ to UO/sub 2/ powder, and increased use of automated and computer inspection techniques.
- Research Organization:
- Advanced Nuclear Fuels Corporation, Richland, WA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6115866
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-870905-
- Journal Information:
- Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 56:1; Conference: 6. Pacific Basin nuclear conference, Beijing, China, 7 Sep 1987
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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