9/4/2008
Press release
Treatment activity:
During this period, 9 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 516 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 33 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 929 canisters have been produced.
(1)The fission products (ultimate residues of spent fuel) are incorporated in heated glass to approximately 1100°C. The whole is poured in stainless steel containers. The fission products are an integral part of stable, compact and resistant glass. This process is called vitrification.
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The preparation for the treatment of MOX used fuel, which will begin towards in the middle of September of the UP2-800 plant continues.
Concerning the UP3 plant, the treatment of the australian research used fuel is in progress.
Concerning the UP3 plant, the treatment of the australian research used fuel is in progress.
During this period, 9 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 516 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 33 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 929 canisters have been produced.
(1)The fission products (ultimate residues of spent fuel) are incorporated in heated glass to approximately 1100°C. The whole is poured in stainless steel containers. The fission products are an integral part of stable, compact and resistant glass. This process is called vitrification.
http://www.lahague.areva-nc.com/