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Europe Needs To Recognise Flexibility Of Nuclear, Says Foratom
Source: NucNet7 May (NucNet): European Union energy policy should take account of the flexibility nuclear power could provide alongside intermittent renewables for the bloc’s electricity system, the Brussels-based nuclear industry group Foratom has said. …
Hunterston B Inspection Reveals Cracks In Some Bricks
Source: NewsUnit 3 at the Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire, Scotland, will remain offline following the discover of cracks in several graphite bricks in the reactor core during a routine inspection, EDF Energy,…
NASA: Space-bound Nuclear "Kilopower" System Works
Source: NewsNASA and the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Wednesday that a new nuclear reactor power system capable of providing power for crews or unmanned stations on the Moon, Mars and beyond…
NASA Announces Successful Demonstration Of Nuclear Reactor System For Space
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNet4 May (NucNet): NASA and the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has successfully demonstrated a new nuclear reactor power system that could enable long-duration crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and…
Hunterston B-1 To Remain Offline Following Discovery Of New Graphite Cracks
Source: NucNet3 May (NucNet): The Hunterston B-1 nuclear power plant in Scotland is to remain offline after owner and operator EDF Energy announced on 2 May 2018 that it had found new cracks in graphite bricks…
NuScale Power’s Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Becomes First Ever to Complete Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Phase 1 Review
Source: News–Press Release– The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed the first and most intensive phase of review for NuScale Power’s design certification application (DCA).
Japanese Backer Exits Sinop NPP Project
Source: NewsA major backer of Turkey's second nuclear power plant project, Japanese trading house Itochu, has backed out of the project due to rising costs, according to the Nikkei news service.
Doel Unit 1 Closes Due To Small Water Leak
Source: NewsA small water leak in the emergency cooling system that posed “no security problems,” according to Belgium's nuclear power regulator, has caused an unexpected shut down of the Doel Unit 1 reactor.
DOE Grant Cycle Advances Nuclear Projects
Source: NewsThe Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an cost-share research and development grant cycle of $60 million that will go to 13 projects for advanced nuclear technologies.
IAEA Helps Remove Highly Radioactive Sources From South America
Source: NucNet1 May (NucNet): The International Atomic Energy Agency has helped remove 27 disused highly radioactive sources from five South American countries in a significant step forward for nuclear safety and security in the region, the…
Belgium’s Doel-1 Offline As Leak Is Repaired In Backup Cooling Water Circuit
Source: NucNet1 May (NucNet): Operator Engie Electrabel has shut down the Doel-1 nuclear plant in Belgium after the discovery of a small leak in the backup cooling water circuit, the country’s nuclear regulator said. …
Saudi Arabia and the Gold Standard in a 123 Agreement
Source: Neutron BytesOpinion – My view is that the whole posture of KSA on enrichment is to get the US to keep the Iran deal so that it doesn’t have to spend $ billions on a uranium…
IAEA Assists Radioactive Waste Removal In South America
Source: NewsThe UN's International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday it had assisted in the removal of 27 highly radioactive sources from five South American countries in what was the largest agency effort of its kind to…
UK Could Make Cost Reductions Of 35% On New Nuclear, Says Report
Source: NucNet30 Apr (NucNet): There is strong evidence from projects outside Europe and the US that cost reductions of around 35% can be made to nuclear new build projects in the UK, a report published today…
Russia Begins Moving First Commercial Floating Nuclear Plant
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNet30 Apr (NucNet): Russia has begun towing its first commercial floating nuclear power station, the Akademik Lomonosov, to the port city of Murmansk in the far northwest of Russia, state nuclear corporation Rosatom said. …
Benefits of Flexible Nuclear Energy Operations for Renewables
Source: Neutron BytesKeeping the balance: How flexible nuclear operation can help add more wind and solar to the grid A new model finds operating nuclear plants flexibly can reduce electricity costs, increase revenue for nuclear plants, and…
Framatome To Deliver Fuel Assemblies To Swedish Plants
Source: NewsFrance's Framatome (formerly AREVA NP) will deliver 10 reloads of fuel assemblies to the Swedish nuclear power reactors Forsmark 3 and Ringhals 3 and 4, operated by Vattenfall, the company said. The contracts, which run…
Not One, But Four Barrels Leaked At Idaho Site
Source: NewsA U.S. Department of Energy spokesman said that not one, but four the 55-gallon drums of radioactive waste had been found ruptured or leaking in early April at a storage facility on the 890-square mile…
DOE Awards $60M for Advanced Nuclear Energy R&D
Source: Neutron BytesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 13 projects to receive approximately $60 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development for advanced nuclear technologies. These awards are the first under DOE’s Office…
As Saudi Arabia Considers New Reactors, NEI Leads US Industry Delegation
Source: NucNet27 Apr (NucNet): The US Nuclear Energy Institute led an industry delegation to Saudi Arabia this week aimed at clarifying Saudi nuclear energy development plans and identifying potential Saudi partners. …