Fueling the Future of Nuclear Power

HALEU Enrichment: The Best and Safest Option (Slide 2 of 2) . Used fuel volumes can be lower with HALEU. In many Gen IV designs, the use of HALEU allows for burnups 2-4x higher than with traditional LEU, so the volume of used fuel that must be stored/disposed of can be significantly smaller. HALEU allows for smaller core designs and improved economics. The higher energy density of HALEU compared to LEU allows for reactors that are physically smaller, reducing the cost and complexity of construction and offering the potential of improved reactor economics. Centrus Fueling the Future of Nuclear Power 19

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