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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

US unit cleared to use higher-enriched fuel : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

US unit cleared to use higher-enriched fuel : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Southern Nuclear has announced it has received authorisation from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use advanced nuclear fuel enriched up to 6% uranium-235 at Vogtle unit 2. This is the first time a US commercial reactor has been authorised to use fuel with over 5% enrichment.

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