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Product Feature – Advanced Doped Pellet Technology (ADOPT™)

January 20, 2021 by Westinghouse Electric Company
Categories: General Topics

ADOPT™ fuel is our advanced doped pellet developed to improve fuel cycle economics and accident tolerance. The innovative pellet design increases burn efficiency and corrosion resistance for near-term performance enhancements, while also supporting achieving higher fuel burnups through increased enrichments.

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By doping the pellets with small amounts of chromia and alumina, ADOPT fuel achieves greater uranium efficiency and a 50 percent lower oxidation rate compared to conventional uranium oxide pellets.

Product Details

  • Accepted in all Westinghouse and Combustion Engineering (CE) Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) designs
  • Compatible with all zirconium-based cladding materials and fuel enrichments
  • Deliveries to more than 25 regions across the globe

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