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Nuclear Experts From Across the Country, Around the World Gather in Washington, DC
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) kicked-off its Winter Meeting and Technology Expo today, which will run through November 3 in Washington, DC, ANS President Eric P. Loewen, PhD, announced today. "The theme of this year's Winter Meeting is uniquely suited to its venue. These nuclear experts from across the country and around the world will, in addition to many other topics, discuss the ...
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Commissioner Piebalgs underlines role of nuclear energy in transition towards a low carbon economy
Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs reiterated today the importance of nuclear energy for the reduction of CO2 emissions in a speech at a European Nuclear Assembly conference in Brussels. The conference was dedicated to the development of Europe's low carbon economy and organised by Foratom. 'Nuclear energy makes an important contribution to our fight against climate change and our security of ...
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Charles Forsberg awarded Seaborg Medal by American Nuclear Society
Original story at MIT News Charles W. Forsberg of the MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) has been awarded the prestigious Seaborg Medal by the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Forsberg is honored for his work advancing innovative nuclear fuel cycle concepts, high-temperature reactors, and applications for sustainable hybrid-energy systems. “Dr. Forsberg’s ...
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Feds Offer $60 Million to Jumpstart Nuclear Fuel Recycling
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Energy, DOE, will pay up to $60 million by the end of 2008 to nuclear industry experts who can provide the conceptual design of an initial nuclear fuel recycling center and advanced recycling reactor as part of the Bush administration's Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, GNEP. Under GNEP, President George W. Bush plans to have nations with 'secure, advanced ...
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DOE Publishes FOA for FY 2021 SBIR/STTR Programs Phase I Release 2
On December 14, 2020, DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Office issued its fiscal year (FY) 2021 Phase I Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the SBIR and STTR Programs. Participating in the FOA are the following DOE program offices: Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security, and Emergency Response; ...
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US launches advanced nuclear technologies demonstration centre
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC). The facility will provide private sector developers access to US national laboratory assets and infrastructure to support the testing and demonstration of reactor concepts and assess their performance, helping accelerate licensing and commercialisation. The NRIC is established under the provisions of ...
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ASTM Launches Online Nuclear Portal
New Section of Website Collects ASTM Nuclear-Related Work in a Single Resource ASTM International standards play an important role throughout the nuclear energy industry. In order to collect the nuclear-related activity being conducted across its committees, ASTM has added a nuclear portal to its website. The portal, which gathers together all of ASTM’s standards developing activities in ...
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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy encourages US to support development of recycling technology to turn used nuclear fuel into an asset
As the White House and U.S. Congress create a new national strategy for managing used nuclear fuel, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is encouraging lawmakers to support the research and development necessary for recycling nuclear fuel. Testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Science & Technology Committee on Wednesday, Lisa Price, a GEH senior vice president, briefed lawmakers on ...
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EU presents post-Fukushima nuclear safety rules
The European Commission proposed tougher nuclear safety rules Thursday, amid international debate about the future of nuclear energy and how to secure aging plants. Stress tests on European nuclear plants prompted by the 2011 disaster at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant showed that almost all of them needed safety improvements. A report on those tests called for more consistency across the ...
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EC Commissioner Piebalgs underlines the need to reinforce rules on nuclear safety
At the fifth meeting of the High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management, Andris Piebalgs, Energy Commissioner highlighted the need for a higher level of nuclear safety. 'While we can see a potential rise in the use of nuclear energy around the globe as well as in the EU, European citizens call for a strong European role in the field of nuclear safety', said the Commissioner. ...
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Nuclear fuel recycling technology leadership earns GE engineer prestigious honor from American Nuclear Society
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) announced today that the American Nuclear Society (ANS) has honored engineer Charles Boardman with the prestigious Cisler Medal for his decades of leadership in the development of GEH’s “Generation IV” PRISM reactor technology. The PRISM reactor is a cornerstone of GEH’s proposed Advanced Recycling Center (ARC) for recycling spent fuel from nuclear power plants. ...
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Low carbon revolution is welcomed although some elements may be unsustainable
The energy policy statement from the Welsh Assembly Government has been welcomed as “extremely positive” by the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). But CAT points out that there are some elements of the report that may be unsustainable. The report, Energy Policy Statement: Low Carbon Revolution, which was launched on 15 March, states that Wales has the potential to generate twice the ...
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Commissioner Piebalgs underlines importance of common rules for waste management
Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs has met with the first chairman of the European High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management, Mr Andrej Stritar, in Brussels. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss nuclear safety and waste management issues, particularly the establishment of common European rules in the field, ahead of the HLG's third meeting in April. 'Citizens main ...
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New thematic report: Science for Nuclear safety and security
The JRC has released a new report giving a comprehensive overview of its research on nuclear safety and security, including their policy background and context. The nuclear activities of the JRC are aimed at supporting the implementation of EU legislation, giving priority to the highest standards for nuclear safety and security in the Union, and internationally. This work is carried out in ...
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Q&A: Shaukat Abdulrazak argues for a nuclear Africa
Nuclear technology could transform Africa's energy security and help solve wider development challenges, Shaukat Abdulrazak, new chair of AFRA, tells SciDev.Net. Nuclear power in Africa is largely unexploited, with only a few countries making use of the technology. South Africa leads the way: its two nuclear power stations have a combined capacity of 1,500 megawatts, and a third 20 megawatt ...
By SciDev.Net
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Announcing GLOBE’s new Managing Director, Elizabeth Shirt
Following an extensive Canada-wide search, we are delighted to announce that we have appointed Elizabeth Shirt as GLOBE’s new Managing Director effective May 1st. Elizabeth has nearly 20 years of experience in sustainability, innovation, energy and clean technology. She has spent her career working with industry, innovators, investors, governments and environmental organizations in ...
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European Type Crane - Metallurgical Industry - UK
European Type Double Girder Overhead Crane - Metallurgical Industry - UK Installed cranes and tested successfully in Sheffield Delivery Time: May, 2009 Country: United Kingdom Project Name: Sheffield Forgemasters Industry: Metallurgical Crane Name: European double girder bridge crane Quantity: 2 sets European type double girder bridge crane Model: QD250 / 15t-20.4m European type double girder ...
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Infocast`s Nuclear Safety Post-Fukushima Summit Debuts
Infocast will hold the Nuclear Safety Post-Fukushima Summit at the Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C., on December 5-7, 2011. The Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami triggered a worldwide examination of safety regulations and operating procedures for all nuclear power plants. Nuclear Safety Post-Fukushima will bring regulators and policy-makers together with nuclear ...
By Infocast
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Developing manpower is essential for a nuclear future
Nuclear power can benefit developing countries but requires long-term planning and an educated workforce, says Michael J. Mangala. Many countries insist that nuclear power can make a major contribution to meeting energy needs and sustaining development in the twenty-first century. Developing countries, in particular, have much to gain from the technology. It can be an opportunity to build ...
By SciDev.Net
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Global Laser Enrichment submits license application to build first commercial uranium enrichment plant using laser technology
Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), a business venture of GE, Hitachi Ltd. and Cameco, has announced a landmark in the deployment of its proposed, next-generation enrichment facility designed to increase the United States’ supply of enriched uranium to fuel its nuclear power plants. GLE has completed its license application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to build the world’s first ...
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