Modernisation of Russian Research Reactor PIK Approved Russia’s Glavgosexpertiza experts have approved the project for the modernisation of the PIK reactor at St Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (PNPI), part of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Centre. The project documentation and the results of engineering surveys for retrofitting and selective targeted replacement of equipment and system…
SCK CEN Annual Report 2019 Is Out 2019 was a year characterised by many milestones for SCK CEN & its partners. Just to list some of them, SCK CEN has decided to increase the number of operating days for the BR2 research reactor from 160 to 210 per year, guaranteeing an increased supply of medical…
European Research Reactor Conference 2020 – A Real Success The European Research Reactor Conference 2020 was held from 12 to 15 October in a new, fully online version. Aiming to gather the international research reactor community, the fully online version allowed all participants to present their contributions and stay in contact with specialists, colleagues, and…
Framatome and General Atomics Collaborate to Develop Fast Modular Reactor Framatome and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced plans to collaborate on the development of a next-generation, helium-cooled, 50-MW fast modular reactor. Due to its advanced modular design, the reactor can be built in a factory and assembled on-site, which helps to reduce capital costs…
Rosatom Tech and IAEA to Cooperate in Nuclear Science, Security and Energy Rosatom Technical Academy (Rosatom Tech) is the first IAEA Collaborating Centre to extend its work with the IAEA into three different programmatic areas: nuclear sciences and applications, nuclear security and nuclear energy. Rosatom Tech was originally designated last year as an IAEA Collaborating Centre in the…
PREDIS, the Newest Project for Better Handling for Radioactive Waste The project “PREDIS: Pre-Disposal Management of Radioactive Waste” aims to develop and improve safer treatment and conditioning methodologies and processes for waste. The project addresses innovation and break-through technologies for better handling of low-level and intermediate level radioactive waste, with a focus on the treatment…
The Prelude to the NESTet 2021 Conference Since we have been forced to move our in-person meeting to next year, we decided to organise a special online gathering. The Prelude to the NESTet 2021 Conference will allow you to discuss with some of the most prominent professionals in the European nuclear education and training sector. Participation will be…
GEH Nuclear And Synthos For A Potential SMR In Poland GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Synthos Green Energy have begun discussions with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) about a potential BWRX-300 small modular reactor project. In October 2019, Synthos and GEH signed a cooperation agreement that is focused on development and deployment of the…
New IAEA Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Database In close cooperation with the European Commission and the OECD/NEA, the IAEA has launched a new database for spent fuel and radioactive waste that facilitates information sharing and simplifies national reporting in a single easy-to-use platform. The Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Information System (SRIS) will provide an authoritative…
New IAEA Publication On The Status of SMR Development A new IAEA publication on small modular reactors (SMRs), among the most promising emerging technologies in nuclear power, can help countries identify reactor designs to suit their needs as they look for reliable and affordable energy sources to slash greenhouse gas emissions and drive sustainable development.…