Absorb Neutrons & Control Nuclear Reaction

Slow down fast neutron

Fabricated fuel assemblies are loaded into nuclear reactor for irridation of nuclear fuels.

Most abundant isotope of uranium.

Two groups of Nuclear Materials

Form of energy released from nucleus. Produced in two ways: Fusion and Fission

4 Processing stages of UO2

When uranium is refined to a concentrated product.

A process wherein uranium is converted to a form for fuel fabrication/enrichment.

Sustain a controlled nuclear fission reaction in nuclear reactors.

Versatile nuclear fuel pre-cursor used in blanket fuel applications due to its resistance in high temperatures.

Substance that possess unique properties releated to their atomic structure. Used in nuclear technology and power generation.

Core aspects of strategy

Fuel that is used in nuclear reactor to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. Source of energy by nuclear reactors. Energy released through nuclear fission.

Common types of Nuclear Fuel Materials

Transfer heat away from core

Involves rotating cylinders in series & parallel for motions.

Capable of undergoing nuclear fission

Three fundamental safety functions

Forcing gaseous UP6 through semi-permeable membranes to produce slight seperation.

Two methods of uranium enrichment process.

Initiated by bombarding a fissile atom. Atom splits into two smaller atoms.

Can be converted to uranium 233.

Strategy by nuclear power plants for optimum safety, involving multiple safety systems. Includes high quality design & construction

Reflect neutron back in core

Industrial process to produce electricity from radioactive element. Starts with mining uranium and ends with disposal of fuel.