Nuclear Fuel Burnup Calculator
Calculate energy extracted from nuclear fuel assemblies by burnup level in MWd/MTU.
Inputs
MWd/MTU
%
kg
MWt
Results
Total Core Energy
95,882 GWh(t)
Estimated Cycle Length
1,175 days
Energy per Assembly20,700 MWd
Energy per Assembly496.8 GWh
Electricity Generated31,641 GWh(e)
U-235 Consumed per Assembly20,700 g
Residual Enrichment (est.)0%
Initial Decay Heat at Shutdown204 MW
Pu Buildup39,951
Relative Activity1
Homes Per Year3,013,446.86
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Target Burnup, Initial Enrichment, and Assembly Mass (UO₂).
- Set Reactor Thermal Power and Number of Assemblies.
- Review Total Core Energy (GWh(t)) and Estimated Cycle Length (days).
- Use Energy per Assembly (MWd) and Energy per Assembly (GWh) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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