European Mini-Plate Irradiation Experiment Capsules CX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 42464 Location(s): IdahoOffices(s): Nuclear Energy
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
April 4, 2016
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European Mini-Plate Irradiation Experiment Capsules
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 42464
Location(s): Idaho
Offices(s): Nuclear Energy
The European Mini-Plate Irradiation Experiment (EMPIRE) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) includes fabrication and inspection, characterization, irradiation and post-irradiation examination (PIE) of monolithic and dispersion experimental fuel plates to support fuel development for the European reactor conversion from highly-enriched uranium (HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU). The proposed action is supported by the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Materials Management and Minimization (MMM) European Reactor Conversion Program in collaboration with the Highly Enriched European Reactors Action for Conversion in a Low Enriched Solution (HERACLES) consortium. EMPIRE is not considered a qualification test for regulatory acceptance because it will help to determine which fuel system should be selected for more comprehensive testing in subsequent qualification campaigns.