Packaging System for the Transport of Fresh LWR-MOX Fuel Assemblies

Year
1989
Author(s)
R. Christ - Nuclear Cargo and Service GmbH
W. Bergmann - SIEMENS Brennelementewerk, Hanau
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Abstract
Siemens is manufacturing MOX fuel assemblies for use in LWR's. The assemblies have the same geometry as Uranium fuel assemblies. Typically the fuel composition is U-nat plus about 5 % Pu-tot. Radiation and decay heat is well above the level of Uranium fuel.