Electricite de France SA is increasing the iron content of cladding for nuclear fuel rods to address a long-standing issue with corrosion, as a French newspaper reported that a reactor in China is facing similar issues. The Chinese operator of the Taishan-1 plant has extended a refueling halt for months because the cladding on some fuel rods has deteriorated, French investigative and satirical newspaper Le Canard Enchaine said on Wednesday after first reporting the issue last week. There is insufficient … read more »
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