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> Normal Light Water reactors could also use HALEU, which would improve the economics, due to less fuel refueling outages. Not really. Most reactors in the US
by credit_guy 3y ago
> Normal Light Water reactors could also use HALEU, which would improve the economics, due to less fuel refueling outages.
Not really. Most reactors in the US produce power about 90% of the time. Reducing the refueling time can increase that to 95%, but that's not going to make a big difference in the profitability of the plant.