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burnup [′bər‚nəp] (nucleonics) A measure of nuclear-reactor fuel consumption, expressed either as the percentage of fuel atoms that have undergone fission or as the amount of energy produced per unit weight of fuel. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This March it's slated for a computer-controlled burnup over the Pacific Ocean, 3,000 kilometers (1,850 miles) east of Australia. The UMS offers a number of highly evaluated features, including simple fabrication and construction, excellent shielding, a unique basket design that does not require burnup credit, and a proven four-year track record of successful operation. The MAGNASTOR(TM) System offers key design improvements over existing technologies, such as increased fuel assembly storage capacities (37 for pressurized water reactors; 87 for boiling water reactors), capability to handle enrichment assays of up to 5%, and storage and transport of high burnup fuel with short cooling times. |
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