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NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2009-23: Nuclear Fuel Thermal Conductivity Degradation
Source: NewsThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice (IN) to notify addressees of information related to the impact of irradiation on fuel thermal…
Exelon’s Peach Bottom Unit 3 Returns To Service Following Planned Refueling And Maintenance Outage
Source: NewsDuring this outage, workers replaced about one-third of the uranium fuel and completed a large number of equipment maintenance tasks – By Stephen Heiser – Exelon…
Sandia’s Z Machine Acheives 2009 Goal
Source: NewsSimulations enable stockpile stewardship without nuclear tests – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that the Z machine at Sandia National…
New Faces of Energy Video Highlights Key Players In Clean Energy
Source: NewsPillsbury captures the challenges & opportunities of the Energy Revolution on video – By Stephen Heiser – Pillsbury, a leading energy law firm, has just issued…
Continental Precious Minerals Encouraged By Swedish Government’s Uranium Mining Statements
Source: NewsEncouraged by Prime Minister Reinfeldt's strong endorsement of the uranium mining industry – By April Murelio – Continental Precious Minerals Inc. has announced that it is encouraged…
AREVA DZ Teams With TVA On Services
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the agreement, AREVA DZ, a joint venture between AREVA and Day & Zimmermann, will provide boiling water reactor (BWR) and pressurized water…
Public Power And A Nuclear Plant Keeps The Lights On
Source: NewsIt cost nearly $32 million to refurbish the main generator at the Nebraska Public Power District’s nuclear plant near Brownville – Editorial from Ron Asche, NPPD…
Center For Advanced Energy Studies Exceeds $5 Million Funding Goal
Source: NewsMuch of the $13.9 million is for nuclear-related research, including a project for the Electrical Power Research Institute that focuses on extending the life of the…
Nuclear Service Valves Pass Seismic Testing
Source: NewsValves Help Protect Environment in a Radwaste Remediation Project – By April Murelio – Flowserve Corporation has announced that it has successfully completed seismic testing for Modified…
Constellation Energy-EDF Nuclear Joint Venture Gets NRC Approval
Source: NewsIn a joint statement, the companies said EDF’s acquisition of a 49.99 percent interest in Constellation Energy’s nuclear assets has now received all necessary approvals at…
Nascent NRC Initiatives In Safety Culture
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko; Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the National Association of Employee Concerns Professionals – Edited by Linton Levy…
Scientists Create Small And Efficient Nuclear Battery
Source: NewsRadioisotope battery can provide power density that is six orders of magnitude higher than chemical batteries – By Linton Levy – University of Missouri researchers…
Loan Guarantees Will Help Ensure America’s Nuclear Revival
Source: NewsA careful examination of the facts shows that the economic and environmental benefits from building new nuclear plants would be substantial – By Bernard L. Weinstein…
Obama Honors NNSA Supercomputing Partnership
Source: NewsPresident honors NNSA with top Presidential technology award – By April Murelio – President Barack Obama has presented the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to IBM's Blue…
Leading Developments In Nuclear Power Features Report Nexus Engineering
Source: NewsSegment will air on WAXN-TV Action News in the Charlotte, N.C. market on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 6:00 a.m. and will air…
Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant Completes Powerful Year
Source: NewsNuclear site stays online for 365 days of continuous operation – By Stephen Heiser – A lot of significant events occurred over the past year. A…
As White House Recognizes Y-12 Pollution Prevention, NNSA Marks Energy Awareness Month
Source: NewsThe White House honored Y-12 with a White House Closing the Circle award, which recognizes federal leadership in environmental sustainability – By Linton Levy – Following…
IAEA Director General And Iranian Officials Discuss Uranium Enrichment Plant Visit
Source: NewsIAEA inspectors will visit the facility on 25 October. On 24 September 2009, the Iranian government declared the facility to the IAEA – By Mark McFadden…
Mirion Technologies Will Provide Wireless Remote Monitoring System To Korean Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsThe WRM2, from Mirion’s MGP Instruments product line, is a Multi-Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum teledosimetry system – By Stephen Heiser – The Mirion Technologies Health Physics…
Flowserve Gets Multi-Million Dollar Valve Order From Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
Source: NewsNew Nuclear Plants in Construction Will Use Flowserve Main Steam and Feedwater Isolation Valves – By Stephen Heiser – Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow…