Topic: Nuclear Fuel Life Cycle

Order Description write a final paper that discusses the nuclear fuel life cycle, from the initial mining of fuel in the ground to retirement as high level waste or recycling as MOX fuel. Specifically discuss the following: Uranium ore sources Mining environmental considerations Mining OSHA considerations Enrichment alternatives Enrichment processes Enrichment facilities Fuel pellet manufacture, including materials considerations Fuel pellet specifications Fuel assembly manufacture Life cycle in the core Fuel handling during removal from the core, including dose concerns Spent fuel temporary storage Spent fuel permanent storage packaging specifications Spent fuel permanent storage locations Spent fuel recycling methods, including facilities The paper shall be at least 8 pages long, but not more than 10 pages long, typed, double spaced. Cite all your resources. In addition to the 8 to 10 pages of text, include schematics and figures as needed. The APA style shall be used.