MUST WATCH 👀 We dug deep into the archives and found this incredible footage from Idaho National Laboratory's TREAT Facility. The video shows one of the first reactivity-initiated accident experiments in the world from TREAT in the 1960s. These experiments were first-of-their-kind and helped pave the way to regulatory criteria for light water reactor fuels. TREAT is currently doing similar testing now to support the development and licensing of accident tolerant fuels and fuels with increased burnups (but at much lower energies corresponding to current LWR designs). The actual event is about 100 milliseconds.
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The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear power to meet the nation's energy, environmental, and national security needs. Under the guidance of three research objectives, NE resolves barriers to technical, cost, safety, security, and proliferation resistance through early-stage research, development, and demonstration to: -Enhance the long-term viability and competitiveness of the existing U.S. reactor fleet. -Develop an advanced reactor pipeline. -Implement and maintain national strategic fuel cycle and supply chain infrastructure.
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Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy reposted this
This MOU represents a positive step forward by formalizing our collaboration for the management of spent nuclear fuel. I look forward to the next 5 years.
EPRI is pleased to announce a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on cooperative research for the management of used #NuclearFuel, including its storage and transport. The scope of the research will include used nuclear fuel from existing reactors and potential future used fuel from advanced reactors. Paul Murray, DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition and EPRI’s Joseph Faldowski, PMP, Senior Program Manager, Fuel & Chemistry, signed the agreement earlier this week while participating in a DOE-hosted nuclear industry meeting. Read more about the MOU here: https://lnkd.in/gyjdahUe
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We just took a big step forward in building more reactors in the U.S. President Biden recently signed the ADVANCE Act into law, which is expected to speed up the licensing and deployment of new reactors. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Mike Goff breaks down this latest legislative win for our domestic nuclear sector: https://bit.ly/3WdTysu
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General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is developing this silicon carbide nuclear fuel cladding that could transform the way industry makes fuel. Their SiGA cladding is made from silicon carbide — a durable, temperature-resistant composite material that's been used in cutting tools and high-power electrical systems for decades. The company recently fabricated these full-length 12-foot fuel rods that could help improve the overall economics and performance of today’s reactors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ect85jAh
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“I took a different path than most people.” Former Olympian Paul Terek went from running in the Olympics to running reactors at Diablo Canyon. H/T: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #SeeYourselfInNuclear
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DOUBLING UP: Holtec International is developing this advanced small modular reactor that can be deployed virtually anywhere in the world—including Michigan! The company plans to build its first two SMR-300 reactors at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant site, where they are currently working to bring the retired single-unit commercial reactor back online in 2025. Learn more: https://bit.ly/440VoPN 📸: Holtec International
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ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: Nuclear reactors provide clean, reliable power around the clock to protect the air we breathe and the grid we depend on. 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay
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WATCH👀: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Dr. Mike Goff travels deep below the Earth's surface in Finland to tour ONKALO - the world's first licensed deep geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to start operations in 2025. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xI8g1w
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ON THIS DAY 57 years ago Idaho National Laboratory's Advanced Test Reactor first went critical. ATR is the largest test reactor in the world and is used to advance nuclear fuels and materials research, create life-saving medical isotopes, and provide heat source material to power deep space missions. ➡️: https://lnkd.in/e2ep4ZeW