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Refueling

The process of removing older fuel and loading new fuel. These actions are all performed underwater to supply continuous cooling for the fuel and provide shielding from the radioactive spent fuel.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, January 20, 2023

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, January 20, 2023