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Taking stock of the SMR promise
06 March, 2024
Taking stock of the changing discourse on SMRs within the nuclear community over recent years is yielding insights into the prospects for this suite of technologies. SMRs may or may not prove to be a successful standalone technology, but their promise for the nuclear sector and society goes much wider than that.
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.
A ruthenium mystery
30 January, 2018
Russia has set up a scientific commission to investigate the source of ruthenium-106 detected across Europe, Judith Perera reports
A long and winding road?
17 November, 2016
Following the recent decision by the UK government to approve Hinkley Point C Rumyana Vakarelska lifts the lid on the challenges the project still faces.
Surry to seek 80-year operation
30 March, 2016
Dominion Virginia Power’s Surry plant could become the first US nuclear plant to be allowed to operate for up to 80 years. Thecla Fabian reports.
Conversion - Optimism despite tough times
08 October, 2015
Uranium converters are facing a depressed market with surplus uranium and low spot prices. Times are tough for a business that has never been the most profitable part of the nuclear fuel cycle but optimism remains. By Steve Kidd
Conversion: Is renewal on the way?
07 October, 2013
During the past year, the market for converting uranium ore concentrates (U3O8) to natural uranium hexafluoride (UF6) was stable relative to the uranium and enrichment markets despite some mixed signals. By Eileen Supko and Thomas Meade
Half way - a review of post Fukushima actions in Europe
02 August, 2013
After worldwide calls to action came in the wake of the tsunami that devastated Fukushima Daiichi in March 2011, nuclear power plants have been shoring up their defences for more than a year already. Much has already been accomplished; many projects are only months away from realization. By Will Dalrymple
Reporting on Fukushima
26 April, 2013
A survey of two Belgian newspapers shows that around half of the articles published in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident focused on domestic or international issues. Given the link between mass media and public policy, such coverage could have real effects on a country's nuclear energy programme. By Tanja Perko and Catrinel Turcanu
Preventing half-SCRAMs with insulated screw bit
03 September, 2012
No manufacturer produced a non-conductive bit for a torque screwdriver, until now. Staff at Entergy’s Pilgrim Nuclear Station developed the tool to prevent short-circuits in I&C cabinets.
Views and reviews
01 June, 2012
The one-year anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi accident prompted analysis and opinion from societies and associations. Will Dalrymple reviews the reviews.
Being a friendly nuclear neighbour
19 April, 2012
During and after the Fukushima Daiichi incident technical support organizations played a key role in providing reliable information to governments, media and the public. But the events in Japan have highlighted areas for potential improvements, Caroline Peachey reports.
Events at unit 1
26 August, 2011
A PC-based simulator used to analyze the event evolution at Fukushima Daiichi unit 1 has produced results broadly consistent with reported data. In particular, it found that had TEPCO not acted to inject seawater when it did, further core meltdown and even vessel penetration would have been likely. By Li-Chi Cliff Po
Public exposure in Japan
15 August, 2011
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on 11 March has affected the entire country. Multiple agencies have been monitoring radiation release from the six 1970s BWRs at the Fukushima Daiichi site since then, both at the site and beyond, although predicting the long-term effects of the radiation remains premature. By Penny Hitchin
NE Atlantic discharges
15 August, 2011
European countries signed up to the OSPAR Convention are committed to achieve ‘good environmental status’ of the Atlantic Ocean. This includes reducing radioactive discharges to levels where the additional concentrations above historic levels are close to zero by 2020. The most recent report finds the nuclear industry making progress, but improvements are still required. By Penny Hitchin
Getting heavy
23 July, 2010
The past year has seen several major developments that should help to ensure the necessary heavy engineering capability is in place to support the nuclear renaissance. By Claire Maden
‘No show-stoppers’ for AP1000 and EPR
08 March, 2010
Mid-way through the UK’s generic design assessment process, the British regulator has released its reports on the AP1000 and EPR designs. Although it has raised questions about both designs, the NII remains confident that a ‘meaningful’ GDA will be completed by June 2011. By Will Dalrymple
EdF & BE: generating options
20 February, 2009
Earlier this year, EdF’s long-awaited acquisition of the British Energy was completed. But what was the company’s rationale behind the £12.5 billion takeover of the UK nuclear generator? By Lawrence Haar and Laura Haar
Will nuclear rebound?
20 February, 2009
How many of the planned new US reactors, for which licence applications are now being submitted, will be generating power by 2030? By Chris Gadomski
Radioactive safari
15 June, 2006
Due to the lack of human activity in the region surrounding the Chernobyl station, plant and animal life has been allowed to thrive. ‘Wormwood Forest’ by Mary Mycio describes life in Europe’s largest wildlife sanctuary.
