Q. What is the name of the fuel developed by Clean Core Thorium Energy, a Chicago-based company, which combines Thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU)?
Answer: ANEEL
Notes: Clean Core Thorium Energy, a Chicago-based company, has introduced ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), a fuel combining Thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU). Named after India's scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar, ANEEL is designed for use in India's existing Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactors (PHWRs), potentially revolutionizing the country's nuclear energy sector. With India boasting the world's largest Thorium reserves at 1.07 million tonnes, ANEEL offers a promising solution for efficiently harnessing Thorium in nuclear reactors. The fuel brings several advantages, including reduced nuclear waste volume, lower operating costs, and enhanced long-term efficiency.
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