Fuel elements (cartridges), for or of nuclear reactors

CPC v2.1 Code: 337

About fuel elements (cartridges), for or of nuclear reactors

cpc code 337 covers the production of fuel elements, also known as cartridges, for use in nuclear reactors. These specialized components are essential for the generation of nuclear power, a crucial source of electricity that plays a significant role in the global energy landscape. The manufacture of these fuel elements requires highly specialized techniques and strict safety protocols to ensure the reliable and safe operation of nuclear power plants.

Production process

The production of fuel elements for nuclear reactors involves a complex process that begins with the enrichment of uranium or other fissile materials. These materials are then fabricated into pellets or other shapes that are encased in metal tubes, typically made of zirconium alloys, to form the fuel rods. The fuel rods are then assembled into fuel assemblies or cartridges, which are the final product covered by cpc code 337.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fuel elements under cpc code 337 include enriched uranium or other fissile materials, specialized metal alloys for the fuel rods and assemblies, as well as highly specialized manufacturing equipment and facilities. The production process also requires significant amounts of energy, water, and other utilities to support the various stages of fabrication.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 337 is the fuel elements or cartridges that are used in nuclear reactors to generate electricity. These fuel elements are then consumed by 351 Electric power generation, transmission and distribution and 352 Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains industries, which utilize the energy generated by nuclear power plants.

Family tree for fuel elements (cartridges), for or of nuclear reactors

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33'>33: Coke oven products; refined petroleum products; nuclear fuel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/337'>337: Fuel elements (cartridges), for or of nuclear reactors</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/331'>331: Coke and semi-coke of coal, of lignite or of peat; retort carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/332'>332: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/333'>333: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous materials, other than crude; preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of these oils, such oils being the basic constituents of the preparations</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/334'>334: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, except natural gas</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/335'>335: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro- crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products; petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous materials</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/336'>336: Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3371'>3371: Fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3372'>3372: Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors</a>"]


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