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