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Nuclear Fuel Cycle
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Exploration
Identification and survey of potential uranium sites
Mining
Extraction of uranium ore from the ground
Milling
Conversion of uranium ore into uranium oxide concentrate (U3O8)
Conversion
Processing of uranium concentrate to produce uranium hexafluoride (UF6)
Enrichment
Increase of the proportion of the isotope U-235 within uranium
Fabrication
Production of nuclear fuel assemblies from enriched uranium
Reactor Operation
Use of fuel assemblies in a nuclear reactor to produce energy
Interim Storage
Temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel
Reprocessing
Separation of useful isotopes from spent nuclear fuel for recycling
Waste Treatment
Processing of radioactive waste for disposal
Transportation
Movement of materials within the nuclear fuel cycle
Geological Disposal
Long-term confinement of radioactive waste deep underground
Uranium Trading and Supply
Commercial transactions and logistics related to the supply of uranium
Regulatory Oversight
Government and international rules and inspections
Research and Development
Advancement of technology within the fuel cycle
Decommissioning
Safe closure of nuclear plants and cleanup of sites
Environmental Monitoring
Checking for radioactive contaminants in the environment
Safety Assurance
Ensuring protection against radiological hazards
Public Engagement
Communication with the public about nuclear energy and its fuel cycle
Fuel Leasing and Take-back
Offering of fuel with the service of taking back spent fuel for disposal
Non-Proliferation Efforts
Measures to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons
Radioactive Waste Classification
Sorting of waste by its radioactivity level
Life-Cycle Assessment
Analysis of the environmental impact of the nuclear fuel cycle
Cost Analysis
Economic evaluation of the entire nuclear fuel cycle
Advance Fuel Cycles
Development of new technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce waste
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