BWX Technologies, Inc. announced a key milestone in its capability to manufacture an advanced form of TRISO nuclear fuel. This represents a significant step forward for the next generation of fuel for advanced reactors.
The company's Advanced Technologies subsidiary recently completed the installation and testing of a chemical vapor infiltration furnace. This specialized furnace is crucial for solidifying the pre-formed TRISO fuel, which comprises carbon and silicon layers surrounding a uranium fuel kernel.
This achievement underscores BWXT's technological leadership in advanced nuclear fuels. The inherent safety characteristics of TRISO fuel, where fission products are captured at the fuel grain level, provide a tangible benefit for next-generation nuclear systems and microreactor designs.
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