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title: Environmental and Economic Performance of Direct Use of Spent PWR Fuel in CANDU Reactors
description: Explore the environmental and economic benefits of using spent PWR fuel in CANDU reactors, based on a comprehensive report from June 1998.
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# [Environmental and Economic Performance of Direct Use of Spent PWR Fuel in CANDU Reactors](https://canes.mit.edu/media/environmental-and-economic-performance-of-direct-use-of-spent-pwr-fuel-in-candu-reactors)

 Written by [MIT CANES](https://canes.mit.edu/media/author/mit-canes) | Sep 20, 2024 4:13:43 PM

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Report Date: June 1998  
Appendices: No  
Program:     NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program  
Type:     TR 

RPT. No.: 14

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