Advances in Fabrication Technologies for Power Reactor Fuels
IAEA-TECDOC-2097
ISBN
978-92-0-117025-5
210 pages | 153 figures | € 32.00 | Date published: 2025
Over the next decade, further advancements in nuclear fuel fabrication technology are necessary to support the near-term deployment of advanced fuels for both large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors, including GEN III/III+ and GEN IV reactors. This publication offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of technological progress in fuel fabrication across various stages, including powder processing and reconversion, sintering, pelletizing, cladding, and the production of fuel rods and assembly components. It aims to serve as a valuable resource for ongoing activities and to support preparations for the deployment of new fabrication technologies.
Keywords:
Nuclear Fuel Fabrication, Advanced Fuels, Power Reactor Fuels, Small Modular Reactors, GEN III/III+ Reactors, GEN IV Reactors, Powder Processing, Reconversion, Sintering, Pelletizing, Cladding, Fuel Rods, Assembly Components, Technological Progress, Deployment, Fabrication Technologies, Technical Meetings, Comprehensive Overview, Near-term Deployment, New Fabrication Technologies, Nuclear Fuels, Technological Innovations, Nuclear Reactors, Materials, Nuclear Industry, Safety Measures, Nuclear Power Plants