Posts from 2023
Washington Hilton, Washington D.C. November 12-15, 2023 EXPO THEME: Maintaining the Momentum Nuclear is enjoying a well-earned moment in the sun. In the last few years, the need for reliable, clean energy has come into sharper focus. We have witnessed historic public investments in both new and existing nuclear technology, accompanied by a strengthening of […]
2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo Read More »
Morgantown, West Virginia November 14-15, 2023 This event serves as a platform to bring together diverse stakeholders, including local communities, policymakers, utility companies, and energy innovators to delve into the dynamic landscape of enhancing energy portfolios. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving energy industry, focusing on the integration of innovative value-added energy solutions.
Adding Nuclear To The Mix Workshop Read More »
GEN IV WEBINAR – 8:30 am EDT October 31, 2023 Although nuclear energy is by far the largest producer of carbon free electricity on the planet, and nuclear applications in healthcare have been saving lives for decades, most people go through life unaware of the career opportunities within the nuclear sector. The need to attract
GEN IV Webinar – The Nuclear Workforce of the Future Read More »
GEN IV WEBINAR – 8:30 am EDT September 27, 2023 Effective training for employees is an ongoing need for utilities, whether it is for new hires, or personnel changing jobs, new equipment and processes, or changes in the industry. Virtual Reality (VR) training is being used more prominently across many industries and has been shown
GEN IV Webinar – EPRI Virtual Reality Training with Mr. Robert Eller Read More »
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) will provide the requisite expertise and spent fuel handling capability to enable the laboratory scale assessment and demonstration. The data generated at laboratory scale would provide confirmation of feasibility and basis for scaling to an industrial scale capability.
Metatomic Molten Salt Immersed Hydrochlorination Subsystem Characterization Read More »
NuScale will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform a techno-economic analysis of a NuScale plant with a novel heat augmentation system for application to a commercial scale chemical production facility to help understand the functional requirements for the system and determine best ways to integrate with the facility.
Assessment of NuScale SMR Steam Heat Augmentation for Chemical Plant Decarbonization Read More »
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that two 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 2023.
GAIN announces fourth round FY 2023 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipient Read More »
University of California, Berkeley September 6-8, 2023 What to expect: Three days of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities on multi-disciplinary aspects of molten salt science and technology supported by world experts. Who should apply: Graduate students, postdocs and professionals with interest in molten salts. Previous experience is not necessary, but selected participants will be required
2nd Molten Salt Bootcamp Read More »
GEN IV WEBINAR – 8:30 am EDT August 31, 2023 Steam (with increased temperature and pressure) is always the challenge of power technology for high-efficiency production of electricity. Supercritical water fossil fired plants have been the mainstream for over 5 decades. A supercritical water cooled nuclear reactor (SCWR) concept has been selected by the Generation
GEN IV Webinar – Corrosion and Cracking of SCWR Materials Read More »
GEN IV WEBINAR – 8:30 am EDT July 26, 2023 Many molten salt reactor designs involve the circulation of a cover gas to remove evolved fission products and maintain an inert atmosphere. The cover gas leaving the reactor core is expected to contain noble and non-noble gases, aerosols, volatile species, tritium, and other radionuclides. To
