Simulations have shown that a fuel rod designed by the company significantly outperforms traditional MOX fuel in consuming plutonium, and would be well-suited for consuming excess weapons-grade ...

The study of nuclear fuel and associated materials such as fuel rods, water rods, grids, and channel boxes is performed using PIE techniques with the aim of designing an efficient fuel that can endure ...

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