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Gel-sphere-pac activities for the Fuel Refabrication and Development Program. Quarterly progress report for period ending March 31, 1978

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6375134

Development of refabrication processes for proliferation-resistant fuels for thermal reactors was initiated in fiscal year 1978 under the Fuel Refabrication and Development (FRAD) Program. Within the overall program scope, development of gel-sphere-pac processes for remote refabrication of highly gamma-active fuels was assigned to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Activities at ORNL under the Task 500 category have been divided into seven subtasks: Gel-Sphere-Pac Fuel--Technology Status and Performance; Feed Preparation; Sphere Forming; Washing and Drying; Sintering and Characterization; Fuel Rod Loading; and Fuel Rod Inspection.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6375134
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-6747
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English