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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Fuel cycle Fuel cycle The term 'Fuel cycle' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The series of steps involved in supplying fuel for nuclear power reactors include the following: Uranium recovery to extract (or mine) uranium ore, and concentrate (or mill) the ore to produce 'yellowcake' . Conversion of yellowcake into uranium hexafluoride (UF6). Enrichment to increase the concentration of uranium-235 (U-235) in UF6. Deconversion to reduce the hazards associated with the depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6), or 'tailings,' produced in earlier stages of the fuel cycle. Fuel fabrication to convert enriched UF6 into fuel for nuclear reactors. Use of the fuel in reactors (nuclear power, research, or naval propulsion)'. The term 'Fuel cycle' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The entire set of sequential processes or stages involved in the utilization of fuel, including extraction, transformation, transportation, and combustion. Emissions generally occur at each stage of the fuel cycle'. Previous 5 Terms: FTPMAIL fucoid Fuel Fuel assembly (fuel bundle, fuel element) Fuel cell Next 5 Terms: Fuel emergencies Fuel ethanol Fuel Ethanol Minus Denaturant Fuel expenses Fuel injection About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.