Results for tag: "Spent Nuclear Fuel"

The Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) market is a subset of the nuclear power industry. SNF is the fuel that has been used in a nuclear reactor and is no longer capable of sustaining a nuclear reaction. It is highly radioactive and must be safely stored and disposed of. SNF is typically stored in pools of water at the reactor site, or in dry storage containers. The SNF market is driven by the need to safely store and dispose of SNF, as well as the need to recycle and reuse SNF. The SNF market is composed of a variety of companies, including those that provide services related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of SNF. These companies include those that design, build, and operate nuclear power plants, as well as those that provide services related to the management and disposal of SNF. Some of the companies in the SNF market include Westinghouse Electric Company, Areva, and Holtec International. Other companies include Duke Energy, Exelon Corporation, and EnergySolutions. Show Less Read more