Schematic cross-section of Yucca Mountain and depiction of processes important to repository performance.
May 18, 2007
Illustration of the components of the PBMR by Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty) Ltd of South Africa. See their Web site for more information.
July 9, 2007
Graphical representation of CANDU and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)'s ACR-1000 nuclear power plant. See the CANDU Canada Web site for more information.
July 9, 2007
This illustration shows the configuration of underground tunnels at Yucca Mountain.
May 18, 2007
This illustration shows used fuel container and how it is situated in the emplacement tunnel.
May 18, 2007
Artist’s concept of underground facilities and operations at Yucca Mountain.
May 18, 2007
Artist’s concept shows placement of used fuel containers.
May 18, 2007
Cutaway illustration of Areva's Evolutionary Power Reactor (EPR) building. See the Areva NP Web site for more information.
July 9, 2007
This table presents data on the decommissioning status of U.S. nuclear power plants removed permanently from service.
November 27, 2007
Aerial view of Yucca Mountain, Nev., site of national repository
May 18, 2007