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GENTILLY-2 Fuel Performance

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Fuel performs well in Gentilly-2, despite scheduled departure from base-load operation; the fuel defect rate is low and comparable to other CANDU reactors. Fuel utilization has been improved by about 14 percent, mainly as a result of upgrading the heavy water. Our experience to date confirms that CANDU fuel is reliable, cost-effective and versatile.

Source: Canadian Nuclear Society Proceedings

DOI: 10.83144/pcns.vi.542

Authors: Hu, R.H., Cloutier, L., Macici, N., Aubin, D.

Institution: Hydro-Québec

Language: English

Topic: Nuclear Materials and Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7203655002

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