Preparation of UO2 – PuO2 MOX fuel by freeze granulation or slip casting

Preparation of UO2 – PuO2 MOX fuel by freeze granulation or slip casting

F. L. Lumia, L. Ramond, C. Pagnoux, G. Bernard-Granger

Abstract

The current production of MOX fuels is carried out by a dry process, involving steps with fine powders (grinding, mixing, pressing). In order to limit dust dissemination in glove boxes and have a better U-Pu homogeneity in the final material, new wet processes are investigated.

Keywords:

Freeze granulation