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New nuclear energy in Singapore Establishing a nuclear plant in a densely populated country like Singapore poses unique challenges and risks. Nonetheless, nuclear energy is being considered as a net zero option...
Addressing the nuclear gender gap From the earliest days of nuclear and radiological scientists and engineers, women have been pioneers in the sector – so why, despite ongoing efforts to address the imbalance, are...
Replacing Russia Russia’s nuclear sector continues its steady development despite ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the associated sanctions regime which has, so far, not included nuclear....
Steam generator controls analysis The steam generator level control system is a key instrumentation and control subsystem to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants. However, it is one of the most...
Asia’s nuclear power plans The number of nuclear reactors is increasing in Asia and decreasing in Western Europe and North America. It’s setting the scene for a battle for global dominance.
A new age for US nuclear With the commissioning of Vogtle Unit 3, the USA has completed its first new reactor in decades. Featuring a Gen III+ reactor, completion of the project is a breakthrough that...
A nuclear bank for scaling and risk mitigation The mobilisation of trillions of dollars of global capital necessary for the nuclear sector to scale in the near-term can be supported by a new kind of financial institution –...
Solving the fusion multi-challenge The digital world may be key to making fusion a reality in a realistic timeframe. It will rely on step changes in high performance computing and artificial intelligence, and...
Fuelling high temperature SMRs High-Temperature Reactor Fuel Technology is needed for upcoming High-Temperature Small Modular Reactor projects to replace fossil fuels and to tackle climate change. Reviving HTR...
Behind a nuclear decision Sri Lanka has been considering a nuclear-powered future. A mission from the IAEA says the industry now needs to give legislators the tools they need to take decisions.
An advanced reactor strategic plan The US Department of Energy (DOE) can be more effective in helping to commercialise advanced nuclear energy technologies and catalyse the private-public partnership that is needed....
Caesium removal from waste water Treating acidic wastewater containing radioactive 137Cs presents challenges in adsorption due to potential structural damage to adsorbents in acidic conditions and strong competition...
Solving the key nuclear challenge With an aging workforce, extended reactor lifetimes and a swath of new nuclear development in the pipeline, the nuclear sector needs to get its house in order when it comes to...
“Watchful Guardian” remote monitoring Argonne National Laboratory researchers are pioneering the development of remote monitoring systems technologies to ensure the safety, security, and safeguards (3S) of...
The end is the beginning As its operating life closes, the Joint European Torus is becoming a focus for new ways of working that could eventually see a much more open nuclear industry. UKAEA’s Rob...
Keep Nuclear Moving Martin Porter, WNTI Secretary General, celebrates 25 Years of the World Nuclear Transport Institute and looks to the future.
An advanced reactor champion Nuclear has historically been very challenging when it comes to attracting to private investment. The solution is a recruitment campaign for the investment community. Meera Kotak...
Building reliable and safe transport As close to one thousand industry experts gathered in France last month for PATRAM – the International Symposium on the Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials –...
Communications and validation of seismic qualification Consultants, clients and contractors should remain mindful of common issues that can impact the validity of the seismic qualification on their installations. This key safety issue...
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