Pieces of metalwork made by using compressive force to shape the metal by plastic deformation. This Federal program was initiated in 1974 to identify and remediate sites around the country that were contaminated during the 1940s and 1950s as a result of research and development, processing, and production of uranium and thorium, and storage of processing residues. A grouping of nuclear fuel rods that remains integral during the charging and discharging of a reactor core. The complete series of steps involved in supplying fuel for nuclear reactors. It includes mining, refining, UF6 conversion, enrichment, fabrication of fuel elements, use in a reactor, and management of radioactive waste.
Fusion releases a substantial amount of energy.
Plans for the long-term use of Department of Energy land, water, facilities, and equipment. Future use decisions must consider and synthesize environmental management, public involvement, stewardship and comprehensive planning, and land and facility reuse considerations.