Sandia’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Assembly Drop Test @SandiaLabs

Sandia’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Assembly Drop Test @SandiaLabs

Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

One of the goals of Sandia’s Spent Fuel Waste Disposition Program, funding by the Department of Energy, is to ensure that the fuel will retain its integrity during normal conditions of transport.

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Sandia’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Assembly Drop Test