Nuclear reprocessing

NASA Announces Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Concept Awards

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Energy technology, Energy, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Energy conversion, Nuclear chemistry, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear thermal rocket, Nuclear reactor, Nuclear propulsion, Nuclear power, Nuclear fuel

The government teamhas selected three reactor design concept proposals for a nuclear thermal propulsion system.

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  • The government teamhas selected three reactor design concept proposals for a nuclear thermal propulsion system.
  • The reactor is a critical component of a nuclear thermal engine, which would utilize high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel.
  • "INL is excited to enable the development of nuclear propulsion technology for potential use by NASA in future space exploration," said Dr. Stephen Johnson, national technical director for space nuclear power and director of the Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies Division at INL.
  • Maturing fission surface power can also help inform nuclear electric propulsion systems, another candidate propulsion technology for distant destinations.

Cameco, GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel to Examine Potential Collaboration to Support BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor Deployment

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Energy technology, Energy, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Energy conversion, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear reactor, CANDU reactor, Nuclear fuel, Nuclear power, Candu, Boiling water reactor

Cameco supplies uranium, uranium refining and conversion services to the nuclear industry worldwide and is a leading manufacturer of fuel assemblies and reactor components for CANDU reactors.

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  • Cameco supplies uranium, uranium refining and conversion services to the nuclear industry worldwide and is a leading manufacturer of fuel assemblies and reactor components for CANDU reactors.
  • Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate power in safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear reactors.
  • Established in 2007, GEH is a global nuclear alliance created by GE and Hitachi to serve the global nuclear industry.
  • Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) is a world-leading supplier of boiling water reactor fuel and fuel-related engineering services.

Bechtel-led team awarded contract extension for Sellafield Pile Fuel Cladding Silo project in the UK

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Nuclear physics, Energy technology, Nuclear technology, Sellafield, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear chemistry, Nuclear fuel, Nuclear reactor

RESTON, Va., June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sellafield Ltd. has awarded Bechtel Cavendish Nuclear Solutions a two-year contract extension and added work to the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo project at the UK's Sellafield Site in northern England.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sellafield Ltd. has awarded Bechtel Cavendish Nuclear Solutions a two-year contract extension and added work to the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo project at the UK's Sellafield Site in northern England.
  • The waste consists of 3,200 cubic meters of radioactive cladding pieces of metal tubes used for uranium fuel rods in some of the UK's earliest nuclear reactors.
  • The mission of the PFCS project is to deliver a system that allows Sellafield to retrieve the waste, package it safely, and dispose of it permanently.
  • "I am incredibly proud of our collective team, who thoroughly deserve the trust placed in them."

Global Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Report 2021: Occurrence, Uses, Applications, Zircon Resources and Production, Zircon Consumption and Prices, The Influence of China & Conclusions

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Physical sciences, Energy technology, Energy, Nuclear technology, Nuclear reprocessing, Energy conversion, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Zirconium alloy, Zirconium, Nuclear fuel, Nuclear power

DUBLIN, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Outlook - 8th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Outlook - 8th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This updated report offers the latest analysis of the various sectors that make up the nuclear-grade zirconium sponge, alloy, materials, and tubing markets.
  • Nuclear-grade zirconium alloys and products are used in the fabrication of fuel assemblies used in the vast majority of current and future nuclear reactor designs around the world.
  • Despite the diminished growth outlook for global nuclear power over the past decade, many aspects of the international nuclear fuel supply chain continue to be of great interest.

Global Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Outlook to 2035 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Nuclear, Chemicals, Plastics, Energy, Manufacturing, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear technology, Zirconium alloy, Zirconium, Hafnium, Nuclear fuel, Nuclear power

The "Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Outlook - 8th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Nuclear Grade Zirconium Alloy Market Outlook - 8th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This updated report offers the latest analysis of the various sectors that make up the nuclear-grade zirconium sponge, alloy, materials, and tubing markets.
  • Despite the diminished growth outlook for global nuclear power over the past decade, many aspects of the international nuclear fuel supply chain continue to be of great interest.
  • Enhanced analysis of the latest zirconium minerals market trends, including assessment of the recent effects of trade tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic on the zirconium market and how the future outlook for the market may impact the nuclear zirconium industry
    Updated supply forecasts with extended outlook through 2035 for each of the nuclear zirconium sponge, alloy, and tubing markets
    Renewed discussion of emerging market trends to provide a broader context to key issues, including trade and government policies affecting the zirconium sector, the evolution of accident tolerant nuclear fuels, and the hafnium market
    Improved discussion on the design of BWR and PWR fuel assemblies, the zirconium alloy components of which they are constructed, and the fuel fabrication process

Lightbridge to Participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Virtual Public Meeting on May 12-13, 2021

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Energy technology, Physical sciences, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear fuels, Small modular reactor, Nuclear fuel cycle, Nuclear reactor

b"RESTON, Va., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Dr. Aaron Totemeier, Vice President, Fuel Cycle Technology and Fuel Fabrication at Lightbridge Corporation, will participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) meeting on May 12-13, 2021.\nDr.

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  • b"RESTON, Va., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Dr. Aaron Totemeier, Vice President, Fuel Cycle Technology and Fuel Fabrication at Lightbridge Corporation, will participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) meeting on May 12-13, 2021.\nDr.
  • The Company is developing Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2, a proprietary next-generation nuclear fuel technology for Small Modular Reactors, as well as existing light-water reactors, which significantly enhances reactor safety, economics, and fuel proliferation resistance.
  • To date, Lightbridge has been awarded twice by the U.S. Department of Energy\xe2\x80\x99s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program to support development of Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2.
  • The Company has assembled a world-class development team dedicated to achieving full scale commercialization of Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2 as quickly as possible.

Deep Isolation Announces Agreement with Dominion Engineering, Inc. to Cooperate in Developing Nuclear Waste Disposal Technology

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Radioactive waste, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Energy technology, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear reprocessing, Hazardous waste, Spent nuclear fuel, High-level waste, Nuclear reactor, Nuclear power in the United States, Nuclear power debate

"DEI\'s reputation for delivering innovative services and technologies that enhance the safety and integrity of nuclear fuel is wholly consistent with our own objectives of delivering safe disposal solutions.

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  • "DEI\'s reputation for delivering innovative services and technologies that enhance the safety and integrity of nuclear fuel is wholly consistent with our own objectives of delivering safe disposal solutions.
  • By working with DEI\'s established clients and active operations globally, we have an opportunity to assist them in developing a comprehensive strategy for the disposal of spent fuel and high-level waste.
  • "\nFounded in 1980, DEI provides technical consulting services, field services and technology for the full life cycle of nuclear reactors and nuclear waste management installations.
  • DEI\'s Smart-SipTM technology is an industry-leading vacuum sipping technology that ensures the integrity of nuclear fuel assemblies before they are reloaded to a nuclear reactor or transferred to a storage or disposal canister.

Fuel Cycle Recognized for Best Company Outlook

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear fuel cycle, Radioactive waste, Nuclear energy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cycle Inc., the leading market research cloud for Fortune 500 companies is recognized by the 2021 Comparably Awards for the category "Best Company Outlook."

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cycle Inc., the leading market research cloud for Fortune 500 companies is recognized by the 2021 Comparably Awards for the category "Best Company Outlook."
  • Winners were determined based on a combination of two scores: 1) Outlook, measuring responses to questions such as, "How confident are you about the future success of your company?"
  • - Setareh Motamedi, VP of Marketing at Fuel Cycle
    Internal initiatives dedicated to Fuel Cycle employees' professional development and personal well-being include a Leadership Development Program, workshops, virtual learning courses, internal mentorship, certification programs, and generous benefits packages.
  • About Fuel Cycle: Fuel Cycle is the leading cloud-based market research platform for supercharging the relationship between humans and brands.

Lightbridge Awarded Patent in Eurasia for Innovative Nuclear Fuel Assemblies

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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Energy technology, Nuclear physics, Particle physics, Nuclear technology, Energy conversion, Nuclear reprocessing, Nuclear power, Nuclear fuel

RESTON, Va., Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that it has received Patent No.

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  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that it has received Patent No.
  • 036359 from the Eurasian Patent Office for its innovative nuclear fuel assemblies, comprising of multi-lobe fuel rods arranged in a mixed grid pattern.
  • Lightbridge is developing its advanced metallic fuel designed to make both existing and new nuclear power plants more efficient, more cost competitive, and even safer.
  • The Company is developing Lightbridge Fuel, a proprietary next-generation nuclear fuel technology for current and future reactors, which significantly enhances the economics, safety, and proliferation resistance of nuclear power.

Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Nuclear physics, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear technology, Energy, Georgia Power, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Nuclear reprocessing, AP1000, Nuclear fuel, Nuclear renaissance in the United States, Southern Nuclear

ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power has received the first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, representing the first nuclear fuel shipment for this newly-designed AP1000 reactor in the U.S.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power has received the first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, representing the first nuclear fuel shipment for this newly-designed AP1000 reactor in the U.S.
  • With site construction turning over the fuel handling area of Vogtle Unit 3 to operations, the Vogtle 3 & 4 site implemented specific and comprehensive policies, procedures and security measures to safely receive, handle and store the nuclear fuel.
  • With the receipt of the first nuclear fuel assemblies, the Vogtle 3 & 4 project remains focused on one of the last major milestones ahead for Unit 3, hot functional testing.
  • The nuclear fuel pellets are enclosed in nuclear fuel rods, which are then part of nuclear fuel assemblies.