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US reactor materials testing facility upgraded
A $3 million upgrade of the Michigan Ion Beam Laboratory will enable tests on radiation damage in materials to be performed much quicker than previously possible. Such tests will help in the life extension of existing reactors and in the development of advanced reactor designs.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Export licence granted for Lightbridge fuel
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted an export licence covering all planned activities related to Lightbridge's advanced metallic nuclear fuel in Norway. The fuel is to undergo irradiation testing at Norway's Halden research reactor.
Corporate
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Monday, 19 October 2015
Radiation imaging in operating reactors
New imaging technology that can see the radiation fields emitted in an operating nuclear reactor has been developed by researchers in the UK. Inspired by cats' eyes, the camera technology could provide real-time monitoring of reactor cores.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 16 October 2015
Westinghouse proposes LFR project
Westinghouse is seeking to collaborate with the US Department of Energy on the development of a lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR). It will be the company's first foray into fourth generation reactor designs.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Research helps accelerate Sellafield clean-up
The findings of a four-year study on the corrosion behaviours of magnesium and uranium may help to significantly reduce the timescale and costs of cleaning up the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo at Sellafield, one of the UK's most hazardous buildings.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015
New UK high-temperature research facility planned
Amec Foster Wheeler has been selected to lead a project to set up a new high-temperature facility in the UK for testing materials used in current and future nuclear reactors. It will be funded by a government research grant.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 8 October 2015
Success for Kvanefjeld refinery pilot plant
The first phase of a refinery pilot plant to extract uranium and rare earth metals from the Kvanefjeld deposit in Greenland has met or exceeded its targets during a 250-hour test run.
Uranium & Fuel
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Friday, 25 September 2015
China, UK to fund nuclear research centre
China and the UK will work together to co-fund a £50 million ($78 million) nuclear research centre, to be headquartered in the UK. Chinese vice premier Ma Kai and British chancellor George Osborne announced the plan on 21 September during the 7th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue summit in Beijing.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 25 September 2015
Funding cuts to American Centrifuge
A funding cut of some 60% will allow continued development of the American Centrifuge uranium enrichment technology at Oak Ridge, but will not support ongoing centrifuge operations in Piketon, Centrus Energy announced on 11 September.
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 14 September 2015
UK research on intermediate-level waste reduction
Trials have been completed by UK companies Costain and Tetronics International of new technology for the vitrification of intermediate-level radioactive waste. The partners claim the technology could reduce the volume of such waste from the nuclear industry by up to 90%.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 14 August 2015
UK invests in advanced nuclear fuel research
Grants totalling £2.5 million ($3.9 million) have been awarded by the UK government to the National Nuclear Laboratory and the University of Manchester for the development of accident tolerant nuclear fuels.
Uranium & Fuel
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Friday, 7 August 2015
DOE funds advanced reactor R&D
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding to support the research, development and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts. In partnership with industry, the department will fund two awards worth up to $6 million each in the 2015 financial year.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 3 August 2015
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