4/11/2008
Press release
Treatment activity:
During this period, 34.5 tons of spent fuel were processed. From all treated assemblies, a total of 314 tons have been processed to date this year.
During this period, 23 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 262 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 38 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 419 canisters have been produced.
During this period, 34.5 tons of spent fuel were processed. From all treated assemblies, a total of 314 tons have been processed to date this year.
During this period, 23 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 262 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 38 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 419 canisters have been produced.
(1)The fission products (ultimate residues of spent fuel) are incorporated in heated glass to approximately 1100°C. The whole is poured in stainless steel containers. The fission products are an integral part of stable, compact and resistant glass. This process is called vitrification.
The actuality, it is also...
The 3rd transport of Italian used fuels
Following the contract signed between AREVA and SOGIN, twelve tons of Italian used nuclear fuels arrived on last 8 April at AREVA La Hague plant. The treatment of these used fuels will be carried out in 2008. This new bearing contract on 235 tons shows the interest carried by new countries for the recycling of used fuels.
http://www.lahague.areva-nc.com/
The 3rd transport of Italian used fuels
Following the contract signed between AREVA and SOGIN, twelve tons of Italian used nuclear fuels arrived on last 8 April at AREVA La Hague plant. The treatment of these used fuels will be carried out in 2008. This new bearing contract on 235 tons shows the interest carried by new countries for the recycling of used fuels.
http://www.lahague.areva-nc.com/