Nuclear fusion: Key developments in 2021
The progress made by private companies proved the key nuclear fusion development during 2021, Judith Perera, a contributing…
Analysis
CCUS and combined cycle technology: Integration draws increased attention
18 May 22The integration of carbon capture and storage with combined cycle technology is attracting increasing attention, not least in…
Cloud technologies: Adoption to address cyber security concerns in nuclear sector
16 May 22Adoption of cloud solutions can offer significant benefits for the nuclear sector, writes PA Consulting cyber security expert…
CHP: Analysing viability of combined heat and power systems for data centres
12 May 22Why trends in data centre location and scale make combined heat and power (CHP) a viable option for…
Nuclear waste disposal: Deep boreholes emerge as economical alternative
09 May 22New research affirms that there is growing interest worldwide in deep boreholes as an option for the disposal…
Avertas Energy: Australia’s first waste-to-energy plant taking shape
04 May 22The plant will also be capable of processing commercial and industrial waste and construction and demolition waste, which…
AGR reactors: Examining decommissioning costs of UK fleet
02 May 22A new report from the UK’s National Audit Office examines whether the government’s arrangements for decommissioning Britain’s fleet…
Small nuclear reactor: Full-scale mock-up of U-Battery inaugurated in UK
27 Apr 22A full-scale mock-up of the U-Battery small modular high temperature reactor was recently inaugurated at Whetstone in the…
Nuclear power plant safety: WANO takes new approaches
25 Apr 22After adjusting its way of working during the pandemic the World Association of Nuclear Operators is adapting to…
Intermountain renewed: Hydrogen to replace coal at Utah power plant
20 Apr 22The Intermountain Power Project (IPP) in Utah plans to cease coal fired generation by 2025 and transition to…