Replica of an element from a Pickering fuel bundle

Artifact Number:

2022-052

Description

A replica, zirconium-sheathed, fuel element of the type used in the 28-element fuel bundles used in the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS).  The 50 cm element has been loaded with lead to simulate the weight of a natural uranium loaded one.

Details

Keywords:
candu reactors; fuel element
Date:
~1975
Associated artifacts:
See also 2020-052 for a full, 28 element bundle and 2018-044.
Notes:

This replica fuel element and an associated fuel bundle were used by Frank Finley in his talks to students and at public presentations on nuclear energy.

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