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EQUILIBRIUM FUELLING [1 record]

Record 1 - external organization data 2005-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

When a reactor is first fuelled, the fuel is called fresh fuel. This initial fuel load is good for about 6 months. After this we remove and replace a few fuel bundles each day, a state called equilibrium fuelling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Lorsque l'on charge un réacteur pour la première fois, on dit qu'il est alimenté en combustible frais. Cette première charge durera environ six mois. Après cette période, on remplace quelques grappes de combustible chaque jour - on dit que le réacteur est dans un état de chargement à l'équilibre.

Spanish

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