spent fuel

Examples (10)

• The plant reprocesses spent fuel from nuclear power stations.
• After cooling for several years, the spent fuel was moved to dry cask storage.
• Regulators are debating where the country should store its spent fuel long term.
• Engineers monitor pools to ensure spent fuel remains adequately covered by water.
• We cannot transport spent fuel unless the containers meet strict safety standards.
• How much spent fuel does the reactor generate in a typical year?
• The report warned that mishandling spent fuel could escalate radiation risks.
• By 2030, they will have consolidated all spent fuel at a centralized facility.
• The operator has been auditing spent fuel inventories to improve accountability.
• If the plan fails, the government may take possession of the spent fuel.