Spent fuel pool

A spent fuel pool, also known as a spent fuel storage pool or spent nuclear fuel pool, is a structure used to store spent nuclear fuel after it has been removed from a nuclear reactor. Spent nuclear fuel is highly radioactive and generates significant amounts of heat, so it cannot be handled or stored safely without proper cooling and shielding. ### Key Features of Spent Fuel Pools: 1. **Location and Structure:** - Spent fuel pools are typically located at or near nuclear power plants.