TRANSPORTATION OF SPENT FUEL FROM LIGHT WATER REACTORS

Because it is such a vital link between the reactor site and the reprocessing plant, COGEMA, as a leading reprocessor, takes a deep interest in the transportation of spent nuclear fuel, and established a transportation network to provide its reprocessing clients with safe and reliable transportation services. This paper gives an overview of COGEMA's experience in the transportation of spent fuel from light water reactors (L WR), including the industrial, technical, system, safety, maintenance and economic aspects.