GAIN Innovative Materials Research Follow-up
This webinar discussed a potential new DOE Program on materials research for fuel cladding for advanced reactors.
GAIN Innovative Materials Research Follow-up Read More »
GAIN announces third round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
GAIN announced today that Orano Federal Services and TerraPower will be provided with a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
GAIN announces third round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients Read More »
GEN IV Webinar Series: Nuclear Waste Management Strategy for Molten Salt Reactor Systems
This presentation outlines strategies for the treatment and processing of MSR-type wastes from concepts of the reconditioning and recycling of certain components to partitioning and direct immobilization of other waste components.
GEN IV Webinar Series: Nuclear Waste Management Strategy for Molten Salt Reactor Systems Read More »
GAIN Innovative Material Research Workshop
The purpose of this workshop was to discuss a potential new U.S. Department of Energy program on advanced and innovative materials research for advanced reactor fuel cladding. Additionally, this workshop tried to identify possible program objectives and gather industry input to determine priority research directions for Fiscal Year 2023.
GAIN Innovative Material Research Workshop Read More »
Regulatory Update: NEI Updates Regulatory Priorities for New and Advanced Reactors
June 7, 2022 – NEI submitted a letter to NRC providing an update to industry’s regulatory priorities that are intended to lead to a more modern and efficient regulatory framework for new and advanced reactors.
Regulatory Update: NEI Updates Regulatory Priorities for New and Advanced Reactors Read More »
GAIN-Industry INL Site Visit
Join us for presentations from a variety of industry leaders.
GAIN-Industry INL Site Visit Read More »
DOE-NE Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT) Program Review Meeting
This two-day workshop reviewed the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT) Program.
DOE-NE Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT) Program Review Meeting Read More »
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the construction of the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR). The proposed VTR will be a sodium-cooled fast-neutron-spectrum test reactor that will enhance and accelerate research, development, and demonstration of innovative nuclear technologies that will play a crucial role in helping the United States reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
GEN IV Webinar Series – Development of Nanosized Carbide Dispersed Advanced Radiation Resistant Austenitic Stainless Steels (ARES) for Generation IV Systems
This webinar discussed austenitic stainless steels, which are widely used as in-core materials in current nuclear systems.
Regulatory Update: NRC Releases Updated Draft Part 53, Rule Text for Advanced Reactors
June 16, 2022 – The development of the Part 53 rule is directed by Congress through 2018’s Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) and forms one important part of the overall regulatory framework for advanced reactors.
Regulatory Update: NRC Releases Updated Draft Part 53, Rule Text for Advanced Reactors Read More »