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Development of Casting Techniques for ẟ-phase Uranium-Zirconium Alloys, Lightbridge Corp

The casting, processing, and shipping of HALEU alloys, like those being developed by Lightbridge, require the ability to experiment with higher temperatures in a facility that can perform these functions. The goal of this project was to identify an appropriate casting method (i.e., crucible and coating combination) that results in an acceptable impurity concentration in the as-cast ingot.

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2024 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop

The 10th annual Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) Workshop is a leading forum to discuss molten salt technology advances. MSRs are a promising class of advanced nuclear reactors rapidly progressing toward demonstrations. The MSR workshop, held Nov. 5-7th 2024 in Knoxville, TN, provides a forum for sharing information and status on MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts.

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GAIN Announces Fourth Round FY 2024 Nuclear Energy Voucher Recipients

September 24, 2024 – The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that four companies will be provided a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies. NE vouchers provide advanced nuclear technology innovators with access to the extensive nuclear research capabilities and expertise available across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory complex. This is the fourth award for FY 2024.

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Development of Oxygen IR Calibration Standards for High-Purity Chloride Salts

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is only one of two labs that can test the oxygen content in chloride salts. MS will partner with INL to verify alignment of test results between MS and INL regarding oxygen content of very high-purity chloride salts utilizing oxygen analyzers, identify, capture, and document best practices into a preliminary framework for a standardized test method and down-select appropriate materials and certification specifications for chloride salt reference standard(s).

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Independent Analysis of Antares R1 Core Design

Antares will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform an independent, technical audit of Antares R1. ORNL’s Reactor Analysis Group will verify design calculations, including core neutronics and thermal hydraulics. This project will yield high confidence that hardware test campaigns predicated on neutronics data are valid, allowing Antares to move through test stages to a fueled demonstration of the system.

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Project SparkHub: Nuclear-Powered Data Center Development

To help get ANA’s Project SparkHub off to a quick start, ANA will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to use the OR-SAGE tool to perform site screening and down select a number of sites that could be amenable to siting nuclear facilities. The sites will also be located in regions where there is strong incentive to build data centers. After the project, ANA will continue work and begin licensing activities to obtain an Early Site Permit on a technology-neutral basis to support development of the site.

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International Nuclear Safeguards and Security by Design Workshop

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is organizing a three-day Safeguards and Security by Design (SSeBD) Workshop (September 10-12, 2024) in Oak Ridge, TN for U.S. advanced and small modular reactor vendors and developers that are seeking to deploy their technologies in the U.S. and internationally. The workshop will focus on the technical measures that can be applied during the planning and design stages to increase physical protection and security system efficacy to meet international security guidance and highlight how designers can meet international nuclear safeguards requirements, which are different from the United States’ requirements.

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Nuclear Energy Assembly – 2024

Join us in Philadelphia on Sept. 10–12, 2024, for the Nuclear Energy Assembly, the premier event where industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders unite to shape the future of nuclear energy. Together, we explore regulatory issues, discuss ways to enhance safety and operational excellence, share best practices and operating experience, explore advanced nuclear technology, and embrace new nuclear technologies to drive innovation and industry growth.

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