Uranium oxide fuel fabrication facilities

The document deals with safety aspects related to uranium fuel fabrication facilities. It describes the siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, modifications, decommissioning and emergency preparedness aspects of the facility. Operational safety requirements are mentioned in detail. Maintenance and modification procedures are suggested for the effective functioning and trouble free operation of the plant. Radiological safety aspects to be considered during natural uranium fuel fabrication to minimise the exposure to the employees and public are described along with monitoring programme and control measures for the same