Nuclear fuel assembly, Russia
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Nuclear fuel assembly, Russia
Nuclear fuel assembly. Workers inspecting fuel pin bundles being produced at a nuclear fuel assembly factory. Each bundle (two seen here) is being held and moved by lifting machinery. The bundles contain hundreds of fuel pins that are each several metres long. These fuel pins are hollow metal tubes filled with small pellets of nuclear fuel. This fuel will be a radioactive isotope such as uranium or plutonium. Several hundred of these fuel pin bundles will be loaded into a nuclear reactor to initiate a controlled nuclear fission reaction. These fuel pin bundles are being assembled at the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrate Plant, which is in Novosibirsk, Russia. Photographed in 2007
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2007 Assembling Assembly Clean Room Constructing Construction Worker Energy Factory Fuel Rod Handle Handling Novosibirsk Nuclear Fuel Nuclear Power Pins Power Radio Active Radioactivity Rods Russia Russian Worker Working
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate process of constructing a nuclear fuel assembly in Russia. In this image, dedicated workers can be seen meticulously inspecting fuel pin bundles at a nuclear fuel assembly factory. The lifting machinery delicately holds and moves each bundle, which contains hundreds of long metal tubes known as fuel pins. These hollow tubes are filled with small pellets of highly radioactive nuclear fuel, such as uranium or plutonium. The Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrate Plant in Novosibirsk serves as the backdrop for this technological marvel. It is here that these crucial fuel pin bundles are assembled before being loaded into a nuclear reactor to initiate controlled nuclear fission reactions. The photograph captures the essence of human ingenuity and industrial progress in the 21st century. A Caucasian female worker stands amidst the white-walled clean room environment, showcasing her expertise in handling this advanced equipment. With its powerful symbolism, this image represents not only Russia's prowess in harnessing nuclear power but also highlights the importance of energy production on a global scale. It reminds us of our reliance on innovative technologies to meet growing energy demands while emphasizing the meticulous care required when dealing with radioactivity. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment where science meets industry, leaving viewers captivated by both its aesthetic appeal and thought-provoking subject matter.
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