ML23018A051
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| Issue date: | 01/24/2023 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
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| Download: ML23018A051 (5) | |
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©2023 Nuclear Energy Institute NRC Commission Briefing January 24, 2023 Brad Adams, Southern Company Accident Tolerant Fuel Industry Working Group
©2023 Nuclear Energy Institute 2 Develop and deploy fuel technologies that enhance accident tolerance and provide operational resiliency while enabling sustained economic performance through minimizing cost and improving efficiency Safely and economically enable 24-month cycle operation for the entire fleet of existing light water reactors:
Burnups up to ~75 GWd/MTU Achieve fuel licensing infrastructure to support burnup and enrichment extensions (LEU+) beyond legacy limits in the mid-2020s Commercialization and economies of scale of these advanced fuel technologies through sustainable volumes to meet the domestic and global demand Industry Strategic Aspirations
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SNC Hatch:
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SNC Vogtle:
Constellation Byron:
Constellation Clinton:
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Entergy ANO-1:
Constellation Calvert Cliffs:
Xcel Monticello:
Key U.S. ATF/LEU+/HBU Commercial Testing Coated Cladding IronClad Enhanced UO2 Fuel High Density Fuel High Burnup LUA, Coated Cladding Enhanced UO2, LEU+,
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Constellation Limerick:
(GE/GNF) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 SNC Vogtle:
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©2023 Nuclear Energy Institute 4 Industry appreciates NRCs attention and focus on developing a more effective ATF/LEU+/HBU licensing pathway A more streamlined and improved regulatory infrastructure is essential to provide greater clarity, efficiency, predictability, and stability A holistic modernized, technology neutral, and performance-based regulation could accelerate fuel licensing and support industrys strategic aspirations for ATF/LEU+/HBU Regulatory Infrastructure Accident Tolerant Fuel Increased Enrichment Burnup Increases
©2023 Nuclear Energy Institute 5 ATF Deployment with Increased Enrichment and Burnup SAFELY SUSTAIN THE FLEET IMPROVED PLANT ECONOMICS HIGHER FUEL EFFICIENCY ENHANCED SAFETY &
PERFORMANCE LESS WASTE Enhanced Fuel Performance Enhanced Fuel Reliability Improved Operational Flexibility Fuel Cycle Optimization Accelerate ATF Fuel Transition 20% Less Waste &
$3.5 Billion Savings
$9.4 Billion in Industry Fuel Savings 24 Month Refueling Cycles