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Microgrids & small reactor deployment
28 September, 2023
A new report from Idaho National Laboratory (INL) presents a detailed...
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New nuclear energy in Singapore 27 September, 2023 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 21 September, 2023 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 20 September, 2023 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 14 September, 2023 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 13 September, 2023 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 07 September, 2023 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 06 September, 2023 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 31 August, 2023 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 30 August, 2023 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 24 August, 2023 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 23 August, 2023 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 17 August, 2023 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 16 August, 2023 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 10 August, 2023 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 09 August, 2023 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 03 August, 2023 Martin Porter, WNTI Secretary General, celebrates 25 Years of the World Nuclear Transport Institute and looks to the future.

An advanced reactor champion 01 August, 2023 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 27 July, 2023 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 26 July, 2023 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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