Reprocessing Plant
The Kalpakkam Atomic Reprocessing Plant facility has been estimated to have a capacity to reprocess 100 tonnes of plutonium per annum.it incorporates a number of innovative features such as hybrid maintenance concept in hot cells using servo-manipulators and engineered provisions for extending the life of the plant. This plant will cater to the needs of reprocessing fuels from MAPS as well as FBTR.It has mastered the technology of reprocessing highly irradiated mixed carbide fuel for the first time in the world.
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