During fuel handling procedures, several mechanisms are in place to minimize radiation exposure to personnel. These procedures involve moving highly radioactive spent fuel assemblies and new fuel assemblies, which can pose a significant radiation hazard. One of the primary mechanisms is the use of shielding. Spent fuel is typically stored in a spent fuel pool, which is a large pool of water that provides significant shielding from the radiation emitted by the fuel. The water absorbs both gamma rays and neutrons, reducing the radiation....
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