Saturday, March 11, 2017

Trump’s attack dog on trade

Construction, production license applications for Akkuyu nuclear power plant submitted - Daily Sabah

Cumbria plant nuclear reactor supplier is feared bankrupt | This is Money

TASS: Business & Economy - Putin expects Akkuyu nuclear power plant to become strategic investment

Top nuclear power pros and cons

http://nuclear.energy-business-review.com/news/top-nuclear-power-pros-and-cons-5760814

Energy Recap: The Future Of Nuclear Power

http://seekingalpha.com/article/4054294-energy-recap-future-nuclear-power

IAEA Notes Improvements At Kazakhstan Research Reactor

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission to Kazakhstan's Institute of Nuclear Physics has concluded that the research facility has made “significant modifications and upgrades to improve the safety,” of their nuclear reactor.

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2017/03/10/iaea-notes-improvements-at-kazakhstan-research-reactor-031002#.WMP3uRCXRSy

Friday, March 10, 2017

The Energy Collective Daily - Energy Union Requires Concrete Projects and Protection of European Interests

Energy Union Requires Concrete Projects and Protection of European Interests | The Energy Collective Daily

Energy Union Requires Concrete Projects and Protection of European Interests | The Energy Collective Daily

U.S. GAO - Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Changes Planned to Budget Structure and Justification

Toshiba U.S. nuclear power unit liquidation may flare into diplomatic dustup

http://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170310/p2a/00m/0na/012000c

Global Nuclear Responder Robot markets are anticipated to reach $1.1 billion dollars by 2019 - Acute Market Reports

US rejects China’s call to act as a mediator on North Korean nuclear issue : North Korea : News : The Hankyoreh

Nuclear Decommissioning Market | Overview | Growth | Opportunity | Drivers | Forecast | Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Market

BERNAMA - Asia Leads In The Nuclear New Build

Japan tsunami: 60 powerful photos of the earthquake and nuclear disaster that hit six years ago

Holy War for Making Clean Sweep of Nuclear Warmongers Called for | OANA NEWS

Today Marks 30 Years Since The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster. | Kfm Radio

Global Nuclear Battery Industry Trends and Analysis, 2017 - Reportstack

Belarus', Russia's view on IAEA's stronger role in nuclear science presented in Vienna

Nuclear Power Worldwide Market Outlook by Technology, Geography, Trend and Analysis 2016 – 2022 « MarketersMedia – Press Release Distribution Services – News Release Distribution Services

NuScale senior executives to be keynote speakers later this month

The past 6 months have been particularly exciting for the nuclear industry with NuScale leading the way in the development of the US’ first SMR project.
Late last year NuScale announced their campaign to select their fabrication partners with a meeting outlining the details of which in Atlanta, GA. Furthermore, earlier this year NuScale submitted the US’ first SMR Design Certification Application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and are expecting to have an announcement from the regulator in the coming months.
As Platinum event sponsors, NuScale will be keynote speakers at the 7^th Annual International SMR and Advanced Reactor Summit later this month in Atlanta. Here’s what you can expect to hear from the SMR trailblazers.
A keynote presentation from Mike McGough and UAMPS CEO Doug Hunter: At the start of day 1 hear about the important partnership between NuScale and UAMPS as they look to prepare for the US’ SMR future.
A day 2 keynote presentation from NuScale Chief Technology Officer Dr. Jose Reyes, Ph.D.: Understand how the NuScale SMR can potentially be used to offer alternate applications such as the desalination of water and support of petrochemical production enabling users to remain competitive even in difficult market climates.
The next few months and years are going to be an incredibly exciting time for the future of next generation nuclear power, don’t miss out on meeting the US’ leading SMR developers NuScale at the summit later this month – find out how you can get involved right here.
I hope to see you in Atlanta!
Thanks,
Ben
Ben Moss
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Nuclear Energy Insider
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Rosatom helps Turkey to train personnel for nuclear power facilities » Construction.RU - Russia-wide construction online journal

Siemens Produced 3D-Printed Part Operating in Nuclear Power Plant

Siemens Produced 3D-Printed Part Operating in Nuclear Power Plant

Power Engineering Magazine

The replacement part, a metallic, 108mm diameter impeller for a fire protection pump within the Krško nuclear power plant in Slovenia, is now in ...http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2017/03/siemens-produced-3d-printed-part-operating-in-nuclear-power-plant.html

Siemens 3D-prints part for nuclear power plant in Slovenia - Electric Light & Power

http://www.elp.com/articles/2017/03/siemens-3d-prints-part-for-nuclear-power-plant-in-slovenia.html

Siemens 3D prints part for nuclear power plant - 3D Printing Industry

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/siemens-3d-prints-part-nuclear-power-plant-107666/

Siemens 3D-printed component running in safe operation in Krško Nuclear Power Plant - TCT Magazinehttp://www.tctmagazine.com/3D-printing-news/siemens-component-running-in-safe-operation-krsko-nuclear-power-plant/

Offshore windfarms set to become cheaper source of electricity than nuclear power stations

Government's plan to turn UK into world leader in offshore wind energy receives boost as electricity price halves in five years

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/offshore-windfarms-cheaper-electricity-energy-source-nuclear-power-stations-coal-a7620791.html

Robotic surveys resume at Fukushima Daiichi 1

Robotic surveys resume at Fukushima Daiichi 1
Tokyo Electric Power Company is preparing to insert a Hitachi-developed robot into the primary containment vessel of the damaged unit 1 of the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Last month, a Toshiba-developed robot was used to survey the vessel of unit 2.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-Robotic-surveys-resume-at-Fukushima-Daiichi-1-1003174.html

Ukraine sets sights on EU power export in 2019

Ukraine sets sights on EU power export in 2019
Ukraine expects to start supplying electricity to the European Union network via its planned 'energy bridge' as early as 2019, and to complete the project by 2025, the head of the country's nuclear power plant operator said this week. The energy bridge will link unit 2 of Ukraine's Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant to Burshtyn Energy Island and connect with powerlines to Rzeszów in Poland and Albertirsa in Hungary.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP-Ukraine-sets-sights-on-EU-power-export-in-2019-10031701.html

IAEA notes progress with Kazakh research reactor safety

IAEA notes progress with Kazakh research reactor safety
Kazakhstan's Institute of Nuclear Physics has implemented "significant" modifications and upgrades to improve the safety of its research reactor, an IAEA Integrated Nuclear Safety Assessment of Research Reactors mission has concluded. The IAEA team reviewed the comprehensive safety programs at the light water reactor called WWR-K, including improvements to reactor safety systems and to the training and qualification program for staff.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-IAEA-notes-progress-with-Kazakh-research-reactor-safety-10031702.html

Commentary: An important new electricity source for Texas

http://fuelfix.com/blog/2017/03/09/commentary-an-important-new-electricity-source-for-texas/

U.S. Shouldn't Depend On Russian Reactors. Restore Our World Class Fast Flux Test Facility - Atomic Insights

Nuclear energy industry lacks new talent as Fukushima fallout turns off graduates | The Japan Times

ORNL study examines tungsten in extreme environments to improve fusion materials

ORNL study examines tungsten in extreme environments to improve fusion materials

Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 - A fusion reactor is essentially a magnetic bottle containing the same processes that occur in the sun. Deuterium and tritium fuels fuse to form a vapor of helium ions, neutrons and heat. As this hot, ionized gas--called plasma--burns, that heat is transferred to water to make steam to turn turbines that generate electricity. The superheated plasma poses a constant threat to the reactor wall and ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/ORNL_study_examines_tungsten_in_extreme_environments_to_improve_fusion_materials_999.html

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup March 10, 2017

Nuclear Roundup

March 10, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

House Letter to Administration on JCPOA

https://foster.house.gov/sites/foster.house.gov/files/Iran%20Letter.pdf

Alive or Dead? – EU and US Clash Over Iran Nuclear Deal

http://www.eubulletin.com/6750-alive-or-dead-eu-and-us-clash-over-iran-nuclear-deal.html

Petraeus: We pull out of Iran deal, we likely isolate ourselves more than Iran

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/09/petraeus-pull-out-iran-deal-likely-isolate-ourselves-more-than-iran.html

US Statement to IAEA Board on JCPOA

https://vienna.usmission.gov/u-s-statement-iran/

Iranian Ambassador Najafi Statement to the IAEA Board on JCPOA

http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13951218001551

IAEA Quarterly Report on JCPOA Implementation

https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/gov2017-10.pdf

United States

The huge risk of small nukes

http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/03/huge-risk-small-nuclear-weapons-000350

Old trucks, long hours, poor management: The convoys that drive 3 million miles a year hauling nuclear weapons

http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-na-nuclear-couriers-20170310-story.html

USAF Global Strike Command Chief on Nuclear Triad, Modernization & Training

http://defaeroreport.com/2017/03/05/usaf-global-strike-command-chief-nuclear-triad-modernization-training/

International

North Korea is Practicing for Nuclear War

http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/03/09/north-korea-is-practicing-for-nuclear-war/

IAEA’s endorsement for K-2, K-3

http://pakobserver.net/iaeas-endorsement-for-k-2-k-3/

Terminal decline? Fukushima anniversary marks nuclear industry's deepening crisis

http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2988749

National Nuclear Lab needs 'refinement, not change'

http://world-nuclear-news.org/NP-National-Nuclear-Lab-needs-refinement-not-change-09031701.html

General Interest

The 15 most incredible plutonium-powered space missions of all time

http://www.businessinsider.com/nuclear-powered-spacecraft-nasa-history-2017-3

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What does Trump's presidency mean for the power industry?

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Doctors: Radiation not biggest impact on Fukushima health

The 185 cases of thyroid cancer found in youngsters in the Japanese region hit by the 2011 nuclear disaster cannot be linked to radiation, doctors said Thursday, describing that as not the biggest cause of residents' health problems. … Continue Reading http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2017/03/nuclear-power-doctors-radiation-not-biggest-impact-on-fukushima-health.html?cmpid=enl_pennenergy_pennenergyweeklypowerupdates_2017-03-10&email_address=micheletkearney@gmail.com&eid=288118515&bid=1689159

Dying robots and failing hope: Fukushima clean-up falters six years after tsunami

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/09/fukushima-nuclear-cleanup-falters-six-years-after-tsunami

Thursday, March 9, 2017

North Korea Is Practicing for Nuclear War

North Korea isn’t testing its missiles. It’s preparing for a nuclear first strike.

Great Barrier Reef dead at 25 million | New York Post

Could Tungsten Be the Key to Nuclear Fusion? > ENGINEERING.com

Molten Salt Reactor Claims Melt Down Under Scrutiny

http://www.powermag.com/blog/molten-salt-reactor-claims-melt-down-under-scrutiny/

Toshiba looks to unload most of Westinghouse

Taking nuclear unit off consolidated books may prove easier said than done

http://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Toshiba-in-Turmoil/Toshiba-looks-to-unload-most-of-Westinghouse

Tepco’s biggest hurdle: How to remove melted fuel from crippled Fukushima reactors

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/03/09/national/tepcos-biggest-hurdle-remove-melted-fuel-crippled-fukushima-reactors/#.WMGZfxiZOfc

The long shadow of Fukushima

Six years after nuclear disaster, Japan struggles to fine-tune its energy policy

http://asia.nikkei.com/magazine/20170309/Politics-Economy/The-long-shadow-of-Fukushima

6 years after nuclear disaster, residents trickle back to deserted towns

https://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/6-years-after-nuclear-disaster-residents-trickle-back-to-deserted-towns?utm_campaign=jt_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=jt_newsletter_2017-03-09_PM

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The Heartbreaking Legacy of Fukushima Daiichi By Arnie Gundersen

The Heartbreaking Legacy of Fukushima Daiichi

By Arnie Gundersen

http://www.fairewinds.org/japan-travel-journal/?rq=my%20time%20in%20japan

Fukushima Update 3/9/17

Fukushima Update 3/9/17 –

Tepco will send an investigative robot inside unit #1 PCV next Tuesday… Snopes quashes false claims that Fukushima Cesium in Canadian salmon poses a human health risk…. Once again, Fukushima Minpo posts news that the rest of Japan’s Press either overlooks or ignores… Naohiro Masuda, head of decommissioning for Fukushima Daiichi, says great progress has been made… After the April 1st lifting of evacuation orders, 70% of the original “no-go zone” will have been reopened… The Yomiuri Shimbun breaks the current “good news” Press blackout in Japan… and much more.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

Toshiba nuclear division bankruptcy rumours continue

Hindu saints invented nuclear technology, cosmetic surgery, rockets and planes, says Gujarat university

Kremlin denies violating nuclear arms pact with US

US military command admits superiority of Russian nuclear arsenal - PravdaReport

U.S. Has 'Squeezed' the Life Out of Aging Nuclear Deterrence Systems

US general accuses Russia of breaching nuclear treaty by threatening American bases in Europe with a cruise missile

Russia accused of secretly deploying the ground-launched SSC-8 cruise missile
Action violates sections of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty
General Paul Selva said it was 'deliberately deployed' as a threat to NATO

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4294652/US-general-says-Russia-deployed-banned-missile.html

Siemens produces 3D printed component for nuclear power station | The Engineer

Roaming, Radioactive Boars Slow Return of Japan’s Nuclear Refugees

Beware, the radioactive boar from Fukushima, News Videos - SPHRazor

IAEA Approves Safeguards for Nuclear Power Plant Units K-2 & K3

Fukushima laden with piles of radioactive soil that can't be moved into storage - The Mainichi

Nuclear executive: China’s nuclear power plants can withstand impact of planes

http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0309/c90000-9188155.html

Germany to Create More Emissions by Having Electric-Only Vehicles

By By Julia St. Germain, / Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:56 AM

Internationally, nations are increasingly focused on easing their dependence on oil and natural gas for the things their inhabitants use the most: cars. However, upon investigation, it was found that Germany’s early plan of having all cars be electric in the coming years may actually have an adverse affect by creating even more pollution and emissions. In an

Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2017/03/08/germany-electric-vehicles-creates-more-pollution-plan/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=44214660&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9FVAFD15eTRBIjXWdueOAxm1ckrfb_y-xXrxY4c0bKvtU5lvAhx6ShbWPUhxWy36dkbjXWTA1tRjYeAmBKMFX4O02CMA&_hsmi=44214660

Cameco considers future of US operations

Cameco considers future of US operations
Cameco has confirmed it is evaluating the possibility of divesting its US uranium facilities, although no decision has yet been made to sell any assets. The company's combined operations at Smith Ranch-Highland in Wyoming is the largest uranium production facility in the USA.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/C-Cameco-considers-future-of-US-operations-0903177.html

National Nuclear lab needs 'refinement, not change'

National Nuclear lab needs 'refinement, not change'
An "ethical barrier" could be put in place at the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory to ensure policy makers can draw on its world-class expertise whilst avoiding a conflict of interest with commercial customers, its CEO Paul Howarth told peers this week. NNL's operating model thus requires "refinement, rather than wholehearted change", he said. http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP-National-Nuclear-Lab-needs-refinement-not-change-09031701.html

Siemens prints part for Krško plant

Siemens prints part for Krško plant
A 3D-printed impeller has been in use in a pump at Slovenia's Krško plant since January. Siemens, which produced the component, said this marks "the first successful commercial installation and continuing safe operation" of such a part in a nuclear power plant.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Siemens-prints-part-for-Krsko-plant-0903174.html

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup March 9, 2017

Nuclear Roundup

March 9, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

Sanctions and diplomacy can be effective means of achieving and sustaining nonproliferation policy objectives

https://peacepolicy.nd.edu/

United States

Hill braces for DOE cuts, looks to Mulvaney's record for clues

http://www.eenews.net/stories/1060051114

Democrats renew attack on new nuclear cruise missile

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/democrats-renew-attack-on-new-nuclear-cruise-missile

Sandia National Labs ensure functionality of nation’s nuclear weapons

https://homelandprepnews.com/stories/21419-sandia-national-labs-ensure-functionality-nations-nuclear-weapons/

Congressman’s effort to move nuclear waste out of S.C. is a tough sell

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article137249463.html#storylink=cpy

Congressman’s effort to move nuclear waste out of S.C. is a tough sell

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article137249463.html#storylink=cpy

New GAO Report: DOE Excess Uranium Transfers

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-472T

New GAO Report: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Changes Planned to Budget Structure and Justification

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-294

International

North Korea Tried to Sell Nuclear-Weapon Material Last Year

https://www.wsj.com/articles/north-korea-tried-to-sell-nuclear-material-last-year-1489019429

Can North Korea Actually Hit the U.S. With a Nuclear Missile?

http://time.com/4694840/north-korea-nuclear-missile-america/

U.S. Admits New Strategy Needed to Stop N. Korea Nuclear Program

https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/2017/03/08/u-s-admits-new-strategy-needed-to-stop-n-korea-nuclear-program

Haley Demands Positive Action from North Korea Before Talks

http://www.voanews.com/a/haley-demands-positive-action-from-north-korea-before-talks/3755631.html

Russia to arm Antey nuclear subs with Kalibr missiles

http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/03/07/Russia-to-arm-Antey-nuclear-subs-with-Kalibr-missiles/6861488911868/

Kremlin denies violating nuclear arms pact with US

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kremlin-denies-violations-nuclear-arms-pact-us-46012869

Roaming, Radioactive Boars Slow Return of Japan’s Nuclear Refugees

http://www.voanews.com/a/radioactive-boars-japan-nuclear-refugees/3756664.html

General Interest

Lasers can detect weapons-grade uranium from afar

https://phys.org/news/2017-03-lasers-weapons-grade-uranium-afar.html

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Top nuclear power pros and cons

Energy Recap: The Future Of Nuclear Power

IAEA Notes Improvements At Kazakhstan Research Reactor

Friday, March 10, 2017

Offshore windfarms set to become cheaper source of electricity than nuclear power stations

Commentary: An important new electricity source for Texas

Nuclear’s (4th generation) comeback tour

Concerns emerge over guarantee for Toshiba’s U.S. nuclear project

Toshiba's Westinghouse Liabilities Will Have a Long Half-Life

What does Trump's presidency mean for the power industry?

Dying robots and failing hope: Fukushima clean-up falters six years after tsunami

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Molten Salt Reactor Claims Melt Down Under Scrutiny

Toshiba looks to unload most of Westinghouse

Tepco’s biggest hurdle: How to remove melted fuel from crippled Fukushima reactors

The long shadow of Fukushima

6 years after nuclear disaster, residents trickle back to deserted towns

The Heartbreaking Legacy of Fukushima Daiichi

US general accuses Russia of breaching nuclear treaty by threatening American bases in Europe with a cruise missile

Nuclear executive: China’s nuclear power plants can withstand impact of planes