Nuclear Fuel Cycle

  1. Mixed Oxide Fuel
    1. MOX Fuel Fabrication
      1. Plutonium Handling
        1. Safety Requirements
          1. Glove Box Operations
            1. Criticality Control
            2. Powder Preparation
              1. Blending Operations
                1. Homogenization
                  1. Quality Control
                  2. Pellet Production
                    1. Pressing
                      1. Sintering
                        1. Inspection
                        2. Rod and Assembly Fabrication
                          1. Similar to UO2 Fuel
                            1. Special Considerations
                          2. MOX Fuel Performance
                            1. Reactor Physics
                              1. Neutron Spectrum Effects
                                1. Reactivity Coefficients
                                2. Thermal Properties
                                  1. Conductivity
                                    1. Melting Point
                                    2. Irradiation Behavior
                                      1. Burnup Characteristics
                                        1. Fission Gas Release
                                      2. Safety Considerations
                                        1. Criticality Safety
                                          1. Radiation Protection
                                            1. Emergency Procedures

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