Use of reprocessed uranium : challenges and options.

The issue of recycling and reuse of valuable fuel material is important in the context of sustainable growth of nuclear energy. Recognizing the importance of this subject, this publication reviews and summarizes the information on the management of reprocessed uranium (RepU). It covers technical and...

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Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2009.
Series:IAEA nuclear energy series ; no. NF-T-4.4.
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Summary:The issue of recycling and reuse of valuable fuel material is important in the context of sustainable growth of nuclear energy. Recognizing the importance of this subject, this publication reviews and summarizes the information on the management of reprocessed uranium (RepU). It covers technical and economic issues involved in storing, handling and reusing RepU for nuclear energy generation. Hence, it will be of significance to many member states and will serve as a practical handbook for nuclear power plant operators and those corporations interested in providing services related to RepU.--Publisher's description.
Item Description:"December 2009"--Title page verso.
"STI/PUB/1411"--Title page verso.
Physical Description:64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789201064097
9201064098
ISSN:1995-7807 ;