Take Benefit Out Of Used Reactors

Used nuclear fuel contains a large number of actinide anions in various valency states. Processing it (known as reprocessing) aims to recover fissile and fertile materials for use in fresh fuel.There are three main reprocessing processes. One is pyrometallurgical, using heat to separate the metals from a mineral concentrate. Another is the fluoride volatility process.

The Reactor Buyback Program Process Systems is the perfect example of this type of situation. We offer a "Win" for your company by buying your used vessel and providing you with valuable cash for it; and a "Win" for the environment by taking care of your caustic, corrosive material waste.With delays in constructing a repository for high-level nuclear waste, utilities are required to sign standard contracts with DOE that require them to start removing used fuel from their used reactors after 20 years of operation. This has resulted in a huge surplus of used fuel, currently stored on-site and/or in dry casks. This has led to a proliferation of “graveyard” vessels. A new standard reactor purchase from DDPS can help you reduce your facility's scrap inventory and free up space.

Whether due to a merger, facility downsizing or simply the passage of time, many companies end up with equipment they no longer use. Rather than throwing it away or letting it gather dust, why not refurbish it? This “win/win” scenario benefits every party involved.Purchasing a used vessel allows customers to achieve significant cost savings over buying new equipment. The vessel can also be shipped to the customer’s site faster, getting them back up and running quicker. For high value products, this can be critical.Aside from the financial savings, the environment also wins. By keeping reusable material out of landfills, the vessel buyback program helps to support the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mantra that is so important to our planet.

Once a nuclear plant stops operating its license is terminated and it enters (decommissioning, decontamination and dismantling). The non-nuclear part of the facility will be dismantled. The remaining radioactive parts are left for a certain period of time until they become no longer dangerous, which is defined by the regulatory agency in charge.Some companies use an external sinking fund, which is built up over the reactor lifetime from a percentage of electricity rates charged to consumers. The proceeds are then transferred into a trust fund outside the company’s control. This is a common practice. Then, a surety fund or insurance purchased by the utility is used to guarantee that the cost of decommissioning will be covered. Access exclusive deals and discounts on buy reactors by clicking here or visiting our official store.