CX-009242: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Development of Light Water Reactor Fuels with Enhanced Accident Tolerance - AREVA Federal Services LLC CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.15 Date: 09/25/2012 Location(s): Florida, Wisconsin Offices(s): Nuclear Energy

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September 25, 2012
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Development of Light Water Reactor Fuels with Enhanced Accident Tolerance - AREVA Federal Services LLC
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.15
Date: 09/25/2012
Location(s): Florida, Wisconsin
Offices(s): Nuclear Energy

The AREVA team, which includes Duke Energy, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Savannah River National Laboratory, the University of Florida, and University of Wisconsin, will investigate three fuel pellet concepts and six cladding coatings and document the concept for a coolant nanoparticle additive. The team will assess the potential benefit, manufacturability, suitability, and performance of the concepts for commercially deploying enhanced accident tolerant fuel.