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L3 MAPPS, Terrestrial team for IMSR simulation
L3 MAPPS, Terrestrial team for IMSR simulation
Canada's L3 MAPPS and Terrestrial Energy have signed an agreement to develop real-time simulation for Terrestrial's Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). Terrestrial aims to commercialise the modular reactor design.
New Nuclear · Friday, 20 July 2018
Funding for US advanced nuclear technology projects
Funding for US advanced nuclear technology projects
The US Department of Energy has selected nine projects to receive almost USD20 million in funding for cost-shared research and development for advanced nuclear technologies.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 11 July 2018
First partner announced for New Brunswick SMR project
First partner announced for New Brunswick SMR project
The New Brunswick Energy Solutions Corporation yesterday announced Advanced Reactor Concepts as its first partner in a nuclear research cluster that will work on R&D of SMR technology in the Canadian province.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 10 July 2018
NEI issues guidelines for regulatory interactions
NEI issues guidelines for regulatory interactions
A regulatory engagement plan will help reactor developers' early interactions with NRC staff and can reduce regulatory uncertainty and add predictability to licensing advanced technologies, the NEI said.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 6 July 2018
Monitoring radioactive waste with muons
Monitoring radioactive waste with muons
Scientists in the UK have developed a technology that uses muons - cosmic particles - to detect and safely manage radioactive waste. The technology has already been demonstrated at the Sellafield nuclear site..
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 5 July 2018
ATS to provide automated solutions for Bruce detube
ATS to provide automated solutions for Bruce detube
ATS Automation Systems has received a CAD60 million (USD46 million) order booking to design and deliver reactor component removal tools for Bruce Power's Major Component Replacement programme.
Corporate · Thursday, 5 July 2018
Bruce Power and ITM to supply cancer therapy isotope
Bruce Power and ITM to supply cancer therapy isotope
Bruce Power and ITG have launched a joint effort to explore the production of the medical radioisotope lutetium-177 at Bruce Power's Candu reactors.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 29 June 2018
China's Taishan 1 reactor connected to grid
China's Taishan 1 reactor connected to grid
Unit 1 of the Taishan nuclear power plant has been connected to the grid, becoming the world's first EPR to achieve grid connection and power generation. It is expected to enter commercial operation later this year.
New Nuclear · Friday, 29 June 2018
UK presents Sector Deal for nuclear
UK presents Sector Deal for nuclear
The UK's nuclear industry has unanimously welcomed the Sector Deal, which Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark outlined at the nuclear-licensed Trawsfynydd site in North Wales.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 28 June 2018
US dignitaries endorse nuclear's importance
US dignitaries endorse nuclear's importance
A group of 75 senior US figures, including former statesmen, military, industrial and academic leaders, have written to Energy Secretary Rick Perry imploring him to take immediate action to prevent the closure of reactors.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 27 June 2018
US project to recycle naval fuel gets Senate approval
US project to recycle naval fuel gets Senate approval
The US Senate has approved a proposal for a USD15 million pilot programme to recycle used naval nuclear fuel for use as fuel in advanced nuclear reactors. The proposal was adopted by 87 votes to 9.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 22 June 2018
Darlington to supply molybdenum-99
Darlington to supply molybdenum-99
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington nuclear power plant is to produce molybdenum-99 for use in new technetium-99m generators designed by BWX Technologies Inc.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 21 June 2018
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