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China's demonstration HTR-PM enters commercial operation
Sep 19, 2024 · It follows a successful 168-hour demonstration run for the High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor - Pebble-bed Module (HTR-PM) in Shidao Bay (also known as Shidaowan), in Shandong Province, which is currently operating at 2×200 MWt power. The HTR-PM features two small reactors (each of 250 MWt) that drive a single 210 MWe steam turbine.
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The Chukotka becomes fifth Project 22220 nuclear icebreaker launched. The ceremonial launch of the 173-metre long Chukotka nuclear-powered icebreaker has taken place at the Baltic Shipyard. The first three of Russia's Project 22220 vessels are already operating on the Northern Sea Route. New Nuclear · Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Chinese molten-salt reactor cleared for start up
Sep 10, 2024 · A cutaway of the TMSR-LF1 reactor (Image: SINAP) In January 2011, CAS launched a CNY3 billion (USD444 million) R&D programme on liquid fluoride thorium reactors (LFTRs), known there as the thorium-breeding molten-salt reactor (Th-MSR or TMSR), and claimed to have the world's largest national effort on it, hoping to obtain full intellectual …
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6 days ago · An initial assessment technical report summary that includes an economic analysis and mineral resource estimate for Uranium Energy Corp's project in Northern Saskatchewan envisages production of 61.2 million pounds U3O8 (23,540 tU) over nine years of underground operations. Monday, 11 November 2024.
Operating permit issued for Chinese molten salt reactor
Sep 10, 2024 · A cutaway of the TMSR-LF1 reactor (Image: SINAP) "The thorium-fueled molten salt experimental reactor operation application and related technical documents were reviewed, and it was considered that the application met the relevant safety requirements, and it was decided to issue the 2 MWt liquid fuel thorium-based molten salt experimental reactor an …
US company claims nuclear battery breakthrough
Sep 9, 2024 · In January, Chinese firm Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Company Ltd claimed to have developed a miniature nuclear battery that can generate electricity stably and autonomously for 50 years without the need for charging or maintenance. It said the battery is currently in the pilot stage and will be put into mass production on the market.
The critical production of cobalt-60 in nuclear reactors
Viewpoint: The critical production of cobalt-60 in nuclear reactors. Tuesday, 28 March 2023. The production of cobalt-60 is critical to healthcare and, with demand soaring, the challenge is to expand supply, writes Martin Comben from the International Irradiation Association. There are a number of initiatives to increase cobalt-60 supply (Image ...
Companies pool resources to manufacture TRISO fuel
May 1, 2024 · The PFM is the USA's first privately-funded producer of TRISO fuel particles. The joint venture expects to begin manufacturing TRISO particles and FCM fuel in late 2025. Its production capacity will be available to the broader commercial market, the partners said, adding that they have developed "concrete plans to support rapid expansion to ...
Westinghouse unveils AP300 small modular reactor
How the AP300 might look (Image: Westinghouse) The AP300 SMR, based on the licensed and operating AP1000 pressurised light water technology, is described as an "ultra-compact, modular constructed unit that leverages the innovation and operational knowledge of the global AP1000 fleet" and will use identical AP1000 technology including "major equipment, structural …