Beyond Nuclear Power Generation
Although most people first think of nuclear power plants when they think of the nuclear sector, there are other nuclear-related activities that take place in different types of nuclear facilities.
Uranium Processing and Fuel Fabrication Facilities
Canadian nuclear power facilities use domestically produced fuel products, based on natural uranium. Uranium processing and fabricating facilities typically refine uranium ore concentrate (generally called “yellowcake”) into fuel bundles through several processing stages. Uranium processing facilities must meet CNSC’s safety and security requirements.
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Nuclear Research
Nuclear reactors are not always used to generate electricity. Some reactors are used for a scientific research and creating radioisotopes for medical uses. These reactors are found in universities, private corporations, and government agencies.
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Nuclear Substance Processing
Nuclear substances are processed for industrial and medical purposes. There are two nuclear substance processing facilities operating in Canada: one processes nuclear isotopes for health and life sciences and manufactures sealed sources for industrial applications, while the other uses tritium gas to manufacture self-luminous light sources. Research and nuclear substance processing facilities must meet CNSC’s safety and security requirements.
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