Online Burnup Analysis of MOX Fuel Using Gamma Spectroscopy
Abstract
Plans to convert U.S. and Russian weapons-grade plutonium into MOX fuel [1] coupled with the desire to close the fuel cycle has renewed interested in MOX fuel's behavior and characterization. A major hindrance for closing nuclear fuel recycling is the risk of proliferation. However, other nations have extensively used MOX fuel for decades without any significant safety issues. Recently, Duke Energy commissioned Areva to construct [2] and deliver four MOX fuel assemblies for its Catawba nuclear power plant.
Recommended Citation
M. L. Dennis and S. Usman, "Online Burnup Analysis of MOX Fuel Using Gamma Spectroscopy," Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society (ANS), Nov 2008.
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
Keywords and Phrases
MOX; Assemblies; Fuel Cycles; Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Fuels; Nuclear Power Generation; Nuclear Power Plants; Nuclear Safety; On-Line Systems; Plutonium; Spectroscopy
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0003-018X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Nuclear Society (ANS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Nov 2008
