GNF 2 Nuclear Fuel Assembly
Superior fuel reliability; best-in-class technologyTo meet customer needs in today's demanding nuclear power generation market, the GNF2 high performance fuel assembly is designed to deliver increased energy output while decreasing overall fuel cycle costs. GNF2's advanced design saves utilities money by reducing the total amount of uranium and the average enrichment in fuel reloads. Based on pioneering technologies developed by Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF), the GNF2 delivers improved fuel utilization, increased performance, and superior reliability.
Features & Benefits
- High energy fuel rod design for increased plenum volume
- Reactivity-enhancing part-length rods
- The DefenderTM advanced debris filter for superior protection against debris-related failures
- Simplified channel with fewer welds for improved reliability
- Lower fuel cycle costs through reduced batch size
- Increased exposure capability means increased energy output
- Operating flexibility through increased power margin and loading pattern flexibility
- Reliability and quality enhanced by improved filtration and corrosion-resistant cladding
