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Nuclear Fuel Cycle
1. Introduction to the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
2. Uranium Exploration and Mining
3. Milling and Concentration
4. Uranium Conversion
5. Uranium Enrichment
6. Fuel Fabrication
7. Nuclear Fission Process
8. Fuel Performance in Reactor
9. Fuel Handling and Refueling
10. Spent Nuclear Fuel Characteristics
11. Interim Storage of Spent Fuel
12. Transportation of Nuclear Materials
13. Reprocessing of Spent Fuel
14. Mixed Oxide Fuel
15. Radioactive Waste Classification
16. Waste Treatment and Conditioning
17. Long-Term Disposal
18. Thorium Fuel Cycle
19. Fast Reactor Fuel Cycles
20. Partitioning and Transmutation
21. IAEA Safeguards System
22. Nuclear Material Accountancy
23. Physical Protection
24. Economic Analysis of Fuel Cycles
25. Environmental Impact Assessment
26. Sustainability and Resource Management
6.
Fuel Fabrication
6.1.
UF6 to UO2 Conversion
6.1.1.
Chemical Conversion Process
6.1.1.1.
Hydrolysis
6.1.1.2.
Precipitation
6.1.1.3.
Calcination
6.1.2.
Quality Control
6.1.2.1.
Chemical Analysis
6.1.2.2.
Impurity Control
6.1.3.
Safety and Environmental Controls
6.1.3.1.
Fluorine Management
6.1.3.2.
Waste Treatment
6.2.
Fuel Pellet Production
6.2.1.
Powder Preparation
6.2.1.1.
Powder Characteristics
6.2.1.2.
Blending Operations
6.2.1.3.
Additives
6.2.2.
Pressing Operations
6.2.2.1.
Die Pressing
6.2.2.2.
Pressure Requirements
6.2.2.3.
Green Pellet Formation
6.2.3.
Sintering Process
6.2.3.1.
Furnace Operations
6.2.3.2.
Temperature Profiles
6.2.3.3.
Atmosphere Control
6.2.3.4.
Densification
6.2.4.
Quality Control
6.2.4.1.
Dimensional Inspection
6.2.4.2.
Density Measurement
6.2.4.3.
Chemical Analysis
6.2.4.4.
Microstructure Examination
6.3.
Fuel Rod Manufacturing
6.3.1.
Cladding Materials
6.3.1.1.
Zirconium Alloys
6.3.1.1.1.
Zircaloy-2
6.3.1.1.2.
Zircaloy-4
6.3.1.1.3.
Advanced Alloys
6.3.1.2.
Material Properties
6.3.1.3.
Alternative Materials
6.3.2.
Tube Preparation
6.3.2.1.
Tube Fabrication
6.3.2.2.
End Cap Welding
6.3.2.3.
Inspection
6.3.3.
Pellet Loading
6.3.3.1.
Loading Procedures
6.3.3.2.
Spring Installation
6.3.3.3.
Plenum Gas Addition
6.3.4.
Rod Sealing
6.3.4.1.
Welding Operations
6.3.4.2.
Leak Testing
6.3.4.3.
Final Inspection
6.4.
Fuel Assembly Construction
6.4.1.
Assembly Design
6.4.1.1.
PWR Assemblies
6.4.1.2.
BWR Assemblies
6.4.1.3.
Other Reactor Types
6.4.2.
Structural Components
6.4.2.1.
Grid Spacers
6.4.2.2.
Guide Tubes
6.4.2.3.
End Fittings
6.4.3.
Assembly Operations
6.4.3.1.
Rod Insertion
6.4.3.2.
Grid Installation
6.4.3.3.
Final Assembly
6.4.4.
Quality Assurance
6.4.4.1.
Dimensional Verification
6.4.4.2.
Mechanical Testing
6.4.4.3.
Documentation
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