The analysis of the fuel rod manufacturing and inspection cycle provides a global view of the design characteristics and process parameters that are controlled and verified through the application of inspection techniques and non-destructive test (NDT) equipment with the latest technology.
The final certification process also requires close monitoring of production processes as well as the product evaluation by performing destructive test (DT). Only through such an exhaustive and meticulous procedure will the design requirements and the correct final behavior of the fuel assembly in the reactor be guaranteed.