Studies for the management of special fuels
Support to nuclear operators and waste management agencies in building special used fuel management strategies up to waste disposal
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Considering international and national regulations request (including IAEA requirements) for clarification of used fuel and radioactive waste management strategies, organizations in charge of special used fuel management face increasing need to identify safe, cost effective and sustainable nuclear material management solutions.
Orano supports nuclear operators and waste management agencies in identifying the best fitted special fuel management strategy through studies and analyses based on decades of experience with international operators and on a unique database from industrial operations in order to provide turnkey solutions adapted to the needs of the operators. Special fuels include RTR (Research and Test Reactor), FNR (Fast Neutron Reactor), GCR (Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Reactor), HTGR (High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor), SMR (Small modular reactors), damaged fuels, exotic fuels etc...
Scope of analyses and studies span all special fuel cycle stages up to disposal of ultimate waste. Means for delivering the studies can be multi-disciplinary workshop with experienced specialists from the engineering experts to the operators and the use of lasting and proven industrial experience as well as lessons learned to provide key deliverables such as schedule elements, financial elements, regulatory requirements etc...
Special fuel management studies have been performed for several international operators.
Defined options and strategies for special fuel management taking into account country/operator specifics and analyzing criterias such as economic uncertainties, technical risks, financial risks, sustainability…
