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Past, present and future
29 December, 2001
This is the first in a regular series that looks at how various individuals see the industry. As the title suggests, it might involve a look at the past, or the present, or the future of the industry, depending upon the viewpoint of the individual concerned. In this, the first of the series, Allen Kilpatrick, the recently retired president of AECL, talks to NEI about his view on the current state of the industry.
Temelin – the challenge of safety improvements
29 December, 2001
There have been many changes in the design of Temelin from its original conception, and there have been numerous missions by the IAEA to check the safety of the plant.
Specialist operators
29 December, 2001
Nuclear utilities are looking at ways to improve performance. One method that has been adopted by a number of utilities in the US midwest has been to take on a specialist operator for their nuclear plants.
A balancing act with nuclear weapons
29 December, 2001
USEC came through a controversial privatisation to face a market in turmoil. How does it keep holding on the HEU programme?
The need for innovative fuel cycles
29 December, 2001
Nuclear power is at a turning point, with no consensus concerning its future role. We would expect to see a rising trend for nuclear power generation in the near future, but that is not the case.
Reducing the burden of inspection
29 December, 2001
Reducing the time cost and radiation exposure incurred in inspecting steam generator tubes is a goal of all operators. Positive results have been obtained from field trials of R/D Tech's new X-Probe.
New safety valves for Kozloduy
29 December, 2001
A technology transfer between Siemens and Chekhov-Power will upgrade steam generator safety valves to western safety sandards
A new unit for Finland
29 December, 2001
TVO enters the first stage in what promises to be a long and tortuous process
ST-1 is now in force
29 December, 2001
The IAEA regulations on the transport of radioactive material have been updated, and came into force on 1 January, 2001.
New team formed for digital upgrades
29 December, 2001
Filter alliance formed
29 December, 2001
Machine coolant life extended at BNFL
29 December, 2001
ANO 1 reload goes to Framatome Cogema Fuels
29 December, 2001
Local companies in business at BNFL
29 December, 2001
Anti-shatter installation
29 December, 2001
Connectionless manifold
29 December, 2001
Siemens HVAC equipment goes to Tianwan
29 December, 2001
Linux-based launch for CAE
29 December, 2001
NAC International wins Yankee Rowe waste contract
29 December, 2001
Cook 1 back on line
29 December, 2001