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The complexities of irradiated graphite
11 April, 2024
Since the world’s first reactor, graphite has been used as a moderator in multiple nuclear plant designs so that today the world has accumulated a quarter of a million tonnes of irradiated graphite. It’s a major waste management challenge.
Dealing with cracking in the French nuclear fleet
05 July, 2023
EDF is confident about fixes it is implementing to address the problem of defects in safety injection and residual heat removal system pipework in French pressurised water reactors. The problem is mainly due to stress corrosion cracking, but in recent months thermal fatigue defects have also been encountered.
Time for a new focus on fast reactors
23 November, 2022
Fast neutron reactor designs have been under development since the earliest days of civil nuclear engineering. Despite their many potential advantages, the sector has been dogged by persistent technical challenges that have stunted the anticipated growth trajectory. That may all be about to change as breeder technology gets a rethink.
Next generation fast neutron reactors
28 September, 2022
We are running out of time to choose between good and bad in the power industry. Soon people will have to make a choice based on other criteria – between either extending the life of previous technologies or a new technology platform.
Nuclear Safety: Zaporizhzhia and military conflict
13 July, 2022
In March, Russian forces took control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its satellite town. Olexiy Kovynyev reflects on the events and what it means for the safety of nuclear power in conflict zones.
World Nuclear Fuel Conference report
22 June, 2022
In the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, concerns over Russia’s major role in the nuclear fuel supply chain have been brought to the fore as the industry seeks to assess potential risks and if alternatives are necessary. At an international event in London, the industry gathered to explore the situation.
Qualifying canned motor pumps
19 May, 2021
A multidisciplinary study focusing on nuclear qualification, electrical-thermal modelling and testing has been carried out in order to increase the service life of canned motors and to improve electrical and thermal performance while fulfilling safety functions. Rémy Schmidt, Virgile Bissardon and Dr Amadou Tinni report
INPRO: 20 years on
17 March, 2021
Twenty years after it was established, we speak to Brian D. Boyer about the future of the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO)
Big plans in the Baltics
08 April, 2020
A recent agreement could see the first small modular reactor in Europe built in Estonia to serve the needs of three Baltic countries, Rumyana Vakarelska reports.
Why the EU needs nuclear
26 March, 2020
Yves Desbazeille, director general of Foratom, examines the role nuclear energy can play in helping the European Union achieve its climate and other goals.
European insights into new nuclear
11 February, 2020
Achieving new nuclear construction is one of the ‘great challenges’ in solving climate change, and requires new financial frameworks, Rumyana Vakarelska reports.
Top nuclear power stories of 2019
06 January, 2020
Summary of the top nuclear power stories of 2019, from the startup of the world's first floating nuclear power plant to decommissioning progress at Chernobyl and Fukushima.
Completing Cernavoda
20 August, 2019
Chinese investment could see the completion of two more reactors at the Cernavoda nuclear plant in Romania, as Rumyana Vakarelska reports.
Look North: Small is beautiful
03 April, 2019
Rumyana Vakarelska reports from the Nordic Nuclear Forum, where small modular reactors were a focus of discussion.
Asian cleanup - what is needed?
08 August, 2018
Funding is the main barrier to cleaning up legacy uranium sites in Central Asia, as NEI reported in May. Rocco Silveri, Adriaan van der Meer, Pascal Daures, Martin Andersen and Uwe Walter, discuss the extent of the remediation work needed.
Asian cleanup – now or never?
17 May, 2018
Europe is taking a leading role in the remediation of legacy uranium mining sites in Central Asia, yet more needs to be done. Rocco Silverii, Adriaan van der Meer, Pascal Daures and Martin Andersen outline the next important steps.
Halfway to reality
07 March, 2018
Ten years after its inception, the international Iter project has passed the halfway mark. Judith Perera reviews the progress.
Building Baltic
07 February, 2018
Russia is seeking European cooperation for Baltic nuclear power plant
Highlights from Vienna
05 December, 2017
Judith Perera reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference, held 18-22 September in Vienna.
End-of-life funding challenges
05 December, 2017
Increasing focus is on funding of the back-end needs of retiring nuclear power plants. Report by Patrick Reynolds
