Technical Bases for Extended Dry Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel

Author(s)

Electric Power Research Institute

Publication Date

December 1, 2002

Keywords

fuel assemblies

material degradation

waste package degradation

spent fuel storage

Abstract

Independent spent fuel storage installations (ISFSIs) are currently licensed for 20 years. However, delays in developing permanent spent fuel disposal capability require continued ISFSI storage beyond the 20-year term. This report provides a technical basis for demonstrating the feasibility of extended spent fuel storage in ISFSIs.

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