Fuel loading is the process of placing bundles of cylindrical nuclear fuel assemblies into a reactor. Chugoku Electric said it started the refueling process at 1 p.m. on Oct. 28, after gaining ...

The heavy-water reactor, known for its high neutron flux in the core, continuous refueling without shutdown, and stable operation, offers advantages in isotope production, including high ...

Tailor-made IAEA assistance for Member States The use of high-enriched uranium fuel allows for more compact cores with higher neutron fluxes, longer refueling intervals and more varied utilization ...

That's fueled intense interest in small nuclear reactors that can be built right ... of power and work 24/7 for over eight years without refueling. Westinghouse Electric Company, one of the ...

According to Rosatom engineers, it will enable to extension the reactor refueling period from the current 12-18 months to 24 months, i.e. power units will be stopped less often to replace ...