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Title: Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval
Post by: Marlin on Mar 14, 2023, 02:20

Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval

https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Westinghouse-accident-tolerant-fuel-gets-NRC-appro

Title: Re: Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval
Post by: Rennhack on Mar 15, 2023, 09:23

So... how long can we go between refueling outage with this new fuel? I couldn't find the answer.

Title: Re: Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval
Post by: Marlin on Mar 15, 2023, 10:13

Quote from: Rennhack on Mar 15, 2023, 09:23
So... how long can we go between refueling outage with this new fuel? I couldn't find the answer.

I can't find it either.

Title: Re: Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval
Post by: Rennhack on Mar 16, 2023, 07:04

Looks like just the 24 months.

Title: Re: Westinghouse ADOPT fuel gets NRC approval
Post by: Marlin on Mar 20, 2023, 11:59

Quote from: Rennhack on Mar 16, 2023, 07:04
Looks like just the 24 months.

Yes that seems to be the right answer.

24-month Fuel Cycle Operation

https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/24-month-fuel-cycle-operation

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