Fuel Qualification Guidance for Silicon Carbide Composite Clad Uranium Carbide Fuel
Silicon carbide composite cladding is a relatively less mature solid fuel technology than is metal fuel or TRISO fuel. Pre-application engagement with the NRC regarding the use of this technology in advanced reactors has has occurred.
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Description |
Type |
| "Energy Multiplier Module (EM2) Accelerated Fuel Qualification Strategy"
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Lays out a strategy for significantly reducing the time and cost of qualifying new nuclear fuel and materials as part of licensing new advanced reactors. |
white paper |
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