The researchers have developed a first-of-a-kind device that can detect and study the critical heat flux of a nuclear fuel rod. Critical heat flux occurs when a fuel rod first begins to overheat and can no longer transfer additional heat to the water. This leads to excessive boiling around the surface of the pin and …
Faster, cheaper, safer, better. Companies are constantly searching for more efficient and affordable options to perform routine and hazardous tasks in an industrial environment. Self-navigating drones could be the solution, but configuring them to maneuver indoor spaces without a strong GPS signal can be expensive. Utilizing advanced imaging analysis and QR codes, researchers at Idaho …
A new paper by Technical Director of the Generation IV International Forum, Gilles Rodriguez, published in the open-access journal EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies, provides a comprehensive review of joint research into sodium-cooled fast reactors undertaken by French and Japanese researchers. Many countries are already using sodium-cooled fast reactors to provide energy; a new review paper …
Clarington, ON – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has announced its decision to renew Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) existing Site Preparation Licence for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. “OPG has the experience and expertise to lead the way on this next generation of clean energy, and we look forward to having an SMR in place in …
Nuclear power is the required energy source for development of the Russian gold deposit at Kyuchus, the country’s minister of natural resources and the environment, Alexander Kozlov made clear as the deposit’s development rights were auctioned. The small reactor planned for Ust-Kuyga will supply the mine. “It is important that for the first time, one …
Sask.-based uranium firm seeks to be “supplier of choice” to fuel a nascent industry. Cameco has entered into non-binding agreements to supply fuel for X-energy, which wants to design a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) for use in Canada and the U.S. — and most recently, GE Hitachi and Synthos Green Energy, which is eyeing …
The Prime Minister confirmed he plans to announce a commitment to scale back fossil fuels at the Tory conference in Manchester Boris Johnson has confirmed plans for all of Britain’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035 as he seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on gas and other fossil fuels. The Prime Minister …
The nuclear energy sector does not shy away from innovation, with the industry embracing new methods and robotic tech to boost its safety and efficiency. While nuclear energy is considered generally safe, the industry is still tackling criticisms of its safety and cleanliness, and justifying why even more investments should be poured into the sector during …
(Bloomberg) — Billionaires Elon Musk and John Elkann share optimism about the future of everything from space exploration and energy to artificial intelligence and agree Ferrari NV should steer clear of autonomous-driving technology. The two spoke for more than 45 minutes on Friday during Italian Tech Week, an event the chairman of Ferrari and Stellantis …
Bruce Power says it’s advancing its ‘Made in Ontario’ economic recovery strategy with a $22 million contract. The nuclear operator announced Thursday (Sept 16) Candu Energy Inc., a member of the SNC Lavalin Group, has teamed up with BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. to provide 38 drive mechanisms for reactivity control units, to support the …
