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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes U.S. Nuclear manufacturers lukewarm on AP1000
Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes
U.S. Nuclear manufacturers lukewarm on AP1000
This is my updated coverage for Fuel Cycle Week, V11;N454 January 5, 2012 published by International Nuclear Associates, Washington, DC.
Jaitapur site vulnerable to earthquakes: US-based geologist
Jaitapur site vulnerable to earthquakes: US-based geologist
Nuclear power needed to fight climate change, says Al-Khalili
Nuclear power needed to fight climate change, says Al-Khalili
Garbage In, Anti-Nuclear Propaganda Out: The 14,000 Death Fukushima Lie
Garbage In, Anti-Nuclear Propaganda Out: The 14,000 Death Fukushima Lie
Get tough on nuclear safety
Get tough on nuclear safety
A refreshingly frank and forward-looking report on the safety of French nuclear power plants in the wake of Fukushima should spur other countries to take a hard look at regulation of their own reactors.
Getting Ready to React to Fukushima By MATTHEW L. WALD
Getting Ready to React to Fukushima
By MATTHEW L. WALDNew Web Home Page and Blog post - Nuclear Clean Air Energy
It’s all about getting ready for National Nuclear Science Week these days. Check it out:
National Nuclear Science Week
January 24 -28, 2012
Margie P. Jepson, MBA
Communications Manager
Entergy Nuclear
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, MS 39213
Work: 601-368-5460
www.NuclearCleanAirEnergy.com
Duly Noted:
Duly Noted:
Rick Hind of Greenpeace and Patrick Coyle, a consultant with the chemical industry, face off on security at U.S. chemical facilities.
Radioactive Materials Security
RESEARCH REPORT:
Radioactive Materials Security
Andrew Karam writes about the procedures that professionals use to secure radioactive materials and the relative risks posed by various radioactive sources.
Andrew Karam writes about the procedures that professionals use to secure radioactive materials and the relative risks posed by various radioactive sources.
Reflections on Teaching the Manhattan Project
Reflections on Teaching the Manhattan Project
Nuclear weapons were arguably the single most important factor on the geopolitical stage for the last half of the 20th century. For the public, nuclear physics comes to their attention only when the news seems dire. The need for public education on nuclear issues is as pressing now as it has ever been. By Dr. B. Cameron Reed, Chair and Professor of Physics at Alma College.
2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul - Achieving Sustainable Nuclear Security Culture
2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul - Achieving Sustainable Nuclear Security Culture
The concept of a nuclear security culture emerged much later than the nuclear safety culture, which was triggered by human errors that led to the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and the Fukushima accidents. Security culture has gained acceptance as a way to keep terrorist groups from acquiring radioactive materials and prevent acts of sabotage against nuclear power infrastructures. By Dr. Igor Khripunov, Distinguished Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia Center for International Trade and Security.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Blaming U.S. and Israel, Iran Reports Killing of Nuclear Scientist
Blaming U.S. and Israel, Iran Reports Killing of Nuclear Scientist
Here are the latest feature articles from Nuclear Energy Insider;
Here are the latest feature articles from Nuclear Energy Insider;
Industry Insight
Weekly Intelligence Brief
Policy and Commission Update
Exclusive Free Content
Industry Insight
Weekly Intelligence Brief
Policy and Commission Update
Exclusive Free Content
National Nuclear Science Week
Special LIVE presentations from the Illinois Institute of Technology
January 25
Tune in to ask questions LIVE to national experts in the fields of energy, medicine and more!
There is no charge for this Web Seminar brought to you by the National Science Teachers Association
to celebrate National Nuclear Science Week.
to celebrate National Nuclear Science Week.
Nuclear Science Day: January 25
Register today for this SPECIAL LIVE EVENT from the prestigious Illinois Institute of Technology where national experts are gathering
to talk nuclear. This webinar covers electricity production, basics in nuclear science, nuclear medicine and an overview of the future of
nuclear in the U.S.
to talk nuclear. This webinar covers electricity production, basics in nuclear science, nuclear medicine and an overview of the future of
nuclear in the U.S.
Student and teacher questions will be taken LIVE.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from scientists, nuclear engineers, health professionals and others.
National Nuclear Science Week is Jan. 23-28 and is sponsored by the National Museum for Nuclear Science and History, a Smithsonian affiliate.
“Get to Know Nuclear” is the theme promoting interest and careers in nuclear and all sciences, technology, engineering
and mathematics. FREE curriculum and information is available online www.NuclearScienceWeek.org.
“Get to Know Nuclear” is the theme promoting interest and careers in nuclear and all sciences, technology, engineering
and mathematics. FREE curriculum and information is available online www.NuclearScienceWeek.org.
Schedule for Jan. 25
What is it like to be a young woman engineer at a real, working nuclear power plant?
Nuclear is green and clean? Nuclear electricity is green like solar and wind but turned on 24/7/365.
Time: 11 am EST/ 10 am CST/ 9 am MST/ 8 am PCT
Presenters: Natalie Wood, nuclear engineer at River Bend Nuclear Power Station in Louisiana and
Marv Fertel, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO
Marv Fertel, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO
Nuclear science is part of our everyday lives. Hear scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory share cool facts,
projects and how nuclear electricity is powering our cool world.
Time: 12 noon EST/ 11 am CST/ 10 am MST/ 9 am PCT
Presenters: Mark Peters and Justin Thomas.
Have you had an X-ray lately? Nuclear medicine is a vital medical tool used to diagnose and treat millions of people
globally. Small and precise, hear more about how nuclear particles help make us feel better by giving doctors
important clues in the battle to keep us well. From the Society of Nuclear Medicine, hear Nicholas C. Friedman, MD
from the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The doctor is in!
Time: 2 pm EST/ 1 pm CST/ 12 noon MST/ 11 am PCT
Presenter: From the Society of Nuclear Medicine (name to come on Friday)
You’ve heard about Fukushima – so now what? Are there more nuclear power plants being built – what’s going on with reactor
safety in the U.S. since the disaster in Japan? How will it affect the price of my electricity bill, the clean air policies and
much more will be discussed by this IIT professor as he looks at his crystal ball about nuclear energy in the U.S.
Time: 3 pm EST/ 2 pm CST/ 1 pm MST/ 12 noon PCT
Presenter: Jeff Terry
Register today to participate in any of these web seminars.
Sponsors of Nuclear Science Day at the Illinois Institute of Technology
Margie P. Jepson, MBA
Communications Manager
Entergy Nuclear
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, MS 39213
Work: 601-368-5460
Iran Enrichment at Secured Nuclear Site Draws U.S., France Anger
Iran Enrichment at Secured Nuclear Site Draws U.S., France Anger
Riddle to file bill to permit expansion of nuclear plant
Riddle to file bill to permit expansion of nuclear plant
Progress Energy expects to review repair proposals for nuclear plant by March
Progress Energy expects to review repair proposals for nuclear plant by March
Public hearing on Lee Nuclear Plant
At that public hearing, the public is invited to submit oral and written comments to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) about the proposed plant.
According to Ellen Thomas of Tryon, Lee Nuclear Plant’s two reactors would use 47 million gallons of water per day with 75 percent loss through evaporation. The NRC calls the Broad River “small” and climate changes suggest possible droughts, she said. Shutdowns could happen because of lack of water for cooling, she said.
The hearing will be held at Restoration Church International, 1905 North Limestone Street, Gaffney, S.C. 29340.
Those who want to speak at the public hearing will need to sign up 15 minutes before the meeting or reserve a spot in advance by contacting Sarah Lopas at 800-368-5642 ext. 1147 or sarah.lopas@nrc.gov by Jan. 17.
If you would like to carpool to the hearing, or for further information, contact Ellen Thomas, P.O. Box 26, Tryon, N.C. 28782, 828-859-8325, et@prop1.org.
RC Revising Approach to Japan Lessons-Learned Recommendations
RC Revising Approach to Japan Lessons-Learned Recommendations
by on January 11, 2012
Recent developments have given us the opportunity to improve on our goal of implementing the agency’s Japan Near-Term Task Force recommendations by 2016. You can get an up-close view of a meeting Friday between senior NRC managers and industry executives as we lay out the NRC’s new implementation approach.When Congress passed a bill funding the NRC through fiscal 2012, it added specific instructions regarding the task force recommendations. Our task force focused primarily on earthquake and flooding concerns, but Congress required us to consider all kinds of “external hazards” in directing U.S. nuclear power plants to review their ability to meet our requirements, “as expeditiously as possible.” Congress also directed the NRC to implement the eight “Tier I,” or top priority, recommendations at least as quickly as the schedule described in the staff’s Oct. 3, 2011 paper to the Commission.
Last month the Nuclear Energy Institute laid out the nuclear power industry’s “FLEX” approach to addressing several recommendations. “FLEX” would create a diverse, flexible set of strategies for counteracting the effects of severe natural events that could exceed a plant’s design limits.
The NRC staff believes this approach is a reasonable starting point, although more work is needed on defining these strategies. We also must ensure the NRC can inspect how plants put the strategies in place and that we can hold plants accountable for keeping those strategies ready and available.
The bottom line is that we believe these combined developments may enhance the agency’s approach to implementing the recommendations. The NRC Steering Committee overseeing the implementation effort will lay out our new approach to members of the industry’s Steering Committee on Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, Md. This meeting will also lay the foundation for more detailed, recommendation-specific discussions next week.
The meeting will be webcast and a teleconference will also be available. The NRC has also set up the JLD_Public.Resource@nrc.gov e-mail address for public comment on the recommendations and their ongoing implementation. We hope you’ll take the time to learn more about our new approach and come back to the blog and our website as more information becomes available.
Scott BurnellPublic Affairs Officer
Construction Technologies for Nuclear Power Plants
Construction Technologies for Nuclear Power Plants
IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NP-T-2.5
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/P1526_Web.pdf
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/P1526_Web.pdf
If You Want the Peace of the Dead, Prepare for Nuclear War By Ramesh Thakur
If You Want the Peace of the Dead, Prepare for Nuclear War
By Ramesh Thakur
Japan is the emotional touchstone in the discourse as the world's only victim of the bomb. The United States has a special responsibility to lead the way to nuclear abolition as the only country to have used atomic bombs, and as the world's biggest military power.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Looking back at Nuclear, Nature and 2011 in the US
Looking back at Nuclear, Nature and 2011 in the US
Our friends at NEI put together a great animated overview of how securely and safely the United States nuclear plants withstood what was a dramatic year of unprecedented natural events. 2011 included a 5.8 earthquake striking ten miles from a nuclear energy facility, massive flooding surrounding another, and a direct hit from a category 3 hurricane on multiple facilities up the East Coast. Our industry is always improving and implementing new safety features, and this animated infographic illustrates the successful steps taken at each nuclear facility to ensure safety and security in every situation.Nuclear Industry Opposes Administration's Mining Ban in Southwestern United States
Nuclear Industry Opposes Administration's Mining Ban in Southwestern United States
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced a 20-year ban on new hardrock mining claims on one million acres surrounding the 1.2 million-acre Grand Canyon. The region is rich in uranium deposits. Following is a statement from the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Senior Vice President for Governmental Affairs, Alex Flint.
IAEA Verifies Uranium Enrichment at Second Iranian Centrifuge Site
IAEA Verifies Uranium Enrichment at Second Iranian Centrifuge Site
IAEA School of Nuclear Energy Management Opens in Gulf Region
IAEA School of Nuclear Energy Management Opens in Gulf Region
The Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi is the venue for the first IAEA School of Nuclear Management in the Gulf region, which takes place from 8-19 January 2012 in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Khalifa University - www.kustar.ac.ae)
The School, hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates and Khalifa University, is part of continuing efforts by the IAEA to address the knowledge management challenges in the nuclear industry of many countries.
"The generation of professionals who built and led the nuclear power industry for much of the past 50 years is approaching retirement and there are not enough students coming up through the educational system to take their place," IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano pointed out in his opening day message to the School's participants.
This situation is raising concerns among some countries about a possible shortage of skilled professionals in the nuclearfield in the coming decades, and the IAEA is doing all it can to help Member States address this issue. This School, being held in the United Arab Emirates, is part of Agency efforts to address thisproblem in the GCC area, Director General Amano said.
The School will provide a unique educational experience for young professionals in the Gulf region who have the potential to become future leaders in nuclear energy, whether in the nuclear industry itself, academia or the public sector.
In his opening statement on 8 January, IAEA Deputy Director General for Nuclear Energy, Alexander Bychkov, alluded to the growing support in the Gulf Region for nuclear power as a sustainable and clean energy source.
"A highly competent management is vital to the success at all stages of developing a safe and sustainable nuclear power programme," Mr. Bychkov said.
"Helping Member States - especially those considering or starting national nuclear power programmes - to obtain and manage this knowledge is an essential responsibility of the Agency," he added. "The School of Nuclear Energy Management plays an important role in meeting this responsibility."
During the course of the intensive two-week training, senior experts from the IAEA will be lecturing and presenting on a wide range of topics in the nuclear energy sector, including nuclear energy, nuclear safety, nuclear security and nuclear safeguards. The aim is to broaden the understanding of the current issues which need to be tackled by young professionals, and train them in new developments in technology and international perspectives on the safe use of nuclear energy.
"Many countries are concerned that they will not have enough skilled professionals in the nuclear field in the coming decades," Mr. Bychkov told the participants.
"However, when you return to your countries after the course, you will be better prepared to contribute to building and managing nuclear power programmes responsibly, safely and sustainably," he said.
Background
The School of Nuclear Energy Management in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is the first of two schools scheduled for 2012; another one is set to take place in Tokyo, Japan in June. Other countries have also requested to host the School in the future.
About 40 participants from GCC countries - Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates - are taking part in this training course. The programme of study, delivered by IAEA specialists and other international lecturers, covers the most important topics related to the nuclear energy sector.
They include topics such as: nuclear power; nuclear fuel cycle and waste management; lessons learned from Fukushima; energy planning; economics and finance; national nuclear infrastructure development from planning to decommissioning, reactor technologies and selections, nuclear security; emergency preparedness and response; nuclear law, international Conventions and relevant mechanisms; nuclear safety; non-proliferation; human resources and knowledge management, stakeholder involvement; and public communication.
-- by Rodolfo Quevenco, IAEA Division of Public Information
Slower gulf permitting pace costs jobs, API-funded study finds
Slower gulf permitting pace costs jobs, API-funded study finds
Russia, China work on advanced nuclear
Russia, China work on advanced nuclear
Russia and China have held their first meeting for cooperation in the development of marine nuclear energy for floating power plants and potentially for propulsion of large ships.
Russia and China have held their first meeting for cooperation in the development of marine nuclear energy for floating power plants and potentially for propulsion of large ships.
AREVA Signs $500 Million Integrated Fuel Supply Contract with Xcel Energy
AREVA Signs $500 Million Integrated Fuel Supply Contract with Xcel Energy
Energy Prices a Concern if Vermont Yankee Decomissioned
Energy Prices a Concern if Vermont Yankee Decomissioned
Energy Voters As A Political Power: AOL Energy Comment
Energy Voters As A Political Power: AOL Energy Comment
Interior blocks uranium mining near Grand Canyon for 20 years
Interior blocks uranium mining near Grand Canyon for 20 years
Can chairman's new chief of staff help bridge panel's deep divides? Hannah Northey, E&E reporter
Can chairman's new chief of staff help bridge panel's deep divides?
Japan's Policy of decommissioning aged nuclear plants too abrupt
Policy of decommissioning aged nuclear plants too abrupt
'Doomsday Clock' moves 1 minute closer to midnight
'Doomsday Clock' moves 1 minute closer to midnight
Need to find real nuclear solutions has become critical From the Current-Argus
Need to find real nuclear solutions has become critical
Uranium enrichment begins at Iranian site By the CNN Wire Staff
Uranium enrichment begins at Iranian site
NRC seeks comments on environmental review of proposed NM uranium deconversion plant
NRC seeks comments on environmental review of proposed NM uranium deconversion plant
Three Supply Chain Presentations from Duke, Progress Energy and Shaw Power
three nuclear supply chain presentations from Duke, Progress Energy and Shaw Power group of interest:
• Sharon Friday, Director of Contract Management talks about Duke Energy’s latest working agreements which have supported successful project delivery over the last year
• Shaan Coleman, Client Executive discusses Progress Energy’s new supply chain models which have benefited contractors and suppliers entering their supply chain
• Donald Mackenzie, Director of Nuclear Subcontracts from Shaw Power Group provides a contractor’s viewpoint on the importance of offering sustainable bids that are realistic reflections of supplier capabilities
To access the presentation please follow this link http://www.
• Sharon Friday, Director of Contract Management talks about Duke Energy’s latest working agreements which have supported successful project delivery over the last year
• Shaan Coleman, Client Executive discusses Progress Energy’s new supply chain models which have benefited contractors and suppliers entering their supply chain
• Donald Mackenzie, Director of Nuclear Subcontracts from Shaw Power Group provides a contractor’s viewpoint on the importance of offering sustainable bids that are realistic reflections of supplier capabilities
To access the presentation please follow this link http://www.
Chris Cook: Naked Oil By Chris Cook, former compliance and market supervision director of the International Petroleum Excha
Chris Cook: Naked Oil
By Chris Cook, former compliance and market supervision director of the International Petroleum ExchaUS NRC proposes $140,000 civil penalty for CROs accessing the internet without authorization
US NRC proposes $140,000 civil penalty for CROs accessing the internet without authorization
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a $140,000 civil penalty against
Entergy Operations, Inc. at the River Bend Station, for control room operators accessing the
internet without authorization and failure by the utility to take timely corrective actions once
the issue was identified.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/news/2012/12-003.iv.pdf
Entergy Operations, Inc. at the River Bend Station, for control room operators accessing the
internet without authorization and failure by the utility to take timely corrective actions once
the issue was identified.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/news/2012/12-003.iv.pdf
Heroes of the Hot Zone
Heroes of the Hot Zone
Related: More photographs by James Nachtwey.
Iran's uranium enrichment is escalation, says US
Iran's uranium enrichment is escalation, says US
U.S. Warns Iran over Uranium Enrichment
The United States warned Iran to "suspend enrichment activities" (BBC) after the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency said Tehran was enriching uranium up to 20 percent at its underground Fordow plant, a level closer to producing weapons-grade uranium.
This CFR Crisis Guide traces Iran's history, its evolution as an Islamic republic, and its controversial nuclear program.
As Fukushima Cleanup Begins, Long-term Impacts are Weighed
As Fukushima Cleanup Begins,
Long-term Impacts are Weighed
The Japanese government is launching a large-scale cleanup of the fields, forests, and villages contaminated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. But some experts caution that an overly aggressive remediation program could create a host of other environmental problems.
2011: The Year Renewables Overtook Nuclear in the US
2011: The Year Renewables Overtook Nuclear in the US
US safety nod to Westinghouse reactors for Gujarat project
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Monday, January 9, 2012
NRC’s squabbles hide serious safety lapses
NRC’s squabbles hide serious safety lapses
Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 | 2 a.m.
Fukushima nuclear cleanup could create its own environmental disaster
Fukushima nuclear cleanup could create its own environmental disaster
Decontaminating the Fukushima region to remove radioactive particles will not be possible without removing large amounts of soil, leaves and plants
NRC Issues hefty fine against River Bend nuclear plant
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Greetings from a proud member of “the nuclear party” Posted on January 9, 2012 y By Rod Adams
Greetings from a proud member of “the nuclear party”
By Rod AdamsFormer IEA Oil Expert: Oil Production Could Begin to Decline in 2015
Former IEA Oil Expert: Oil Production Could Begin to Decline in 2015
The following interview is a guest post by Matthieu Auzanneau, a freelance journalist living in Paris. This article previously appeared in Le Monde.
Olivier Rech developed petroleum scenarios for the International Energy Agency over a three year period, up until 2009. This French economist now advises large investment funds on behalf of La Française AM, a Parisian assets management firm.
His forecasts for future petroleum production are now much more pessimistic than those published by the IEA. He expects stronger tensions as of 2013, and an inevitable overall decline of oil production "somewhere between 2015 and 2020", in the following
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Olivier Rech developed petroleum scenarios for the International Energy Agency over a three year period, up until 2009. This French economist now advises large investment funds on behalf of La Française AM, a Parisian assets management firm.
His forecasts for future petroleum production are now much more pessimistic than those published by the IEA. He expects stronger tensions as of 2013, and an inevitable overall decline of oil production "somewhere between 2015 and 2020", in the following
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How Will Peak Oil Fare in 2012
How Will Peak Oil Fare in 2012
The returns are in and we now know that world price of a barrel of oil averaged $111 in 2011. This was up 14 percent from last year and well above the previous high of $100 set in 2008.
The average barrel of oil that we bought last year cost $15 more than the year before. Here in America, we burn about 6.7 billion barrels of the stuff each year. Therefore, our collective oil bill for 2011 was about $100 billion higher for the same amount of energy that we burned in 2010. This $100 billion created few new jobs
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The average barrel of oil that we bought last year cost $15 more than the year before. Here in America, we burn about 6.7 billion barrels of the stuff each year. Therefore, our collective oil bill for 2011 was about $100 billion higher for the same amount of energy that we burned in 2010. This $100 billion created few new jobs
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Japan plans 40-yr limit on reactors' life, with exceptions
Japan plans 40-yr limit on reactors' life, with exceptions
Iran says nuclear reactor is weeks from operating at full capacity
Iran says nuclear reactor is weeks from operating at full capacity
NRC to review regulations for reactors at Oyster Creek
NRC to review regulations for reactors at Oyster Creek
Nuclear plant concerns dismissed
Nuclear plant concerns dismissed
Congressman calls actions 'inadequate'
SEABROOK — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has dismissed concerns raised by Massachusetts lawmakers over deteriorating concrete found during an inspection at the Seabrook nuclear plant.
Dennis Kucinich, Marcy Kaptur keep focus on issue during meeting on safety at Davis-Besse nuclear plant
Dennis Kucinich, Marcy Kaptur keep focus on issue during meeting on safety at Davis-Besse nuclear plant
Oil industry group warns of "political consequences" surrounding oil pipeline
Oil industry group warns of "political consequences" surrounding oil pipeline
While the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada down the center of the U.S. has already proven a major political issue, now one of the pipeline's supporters is highlighting the potential political implications.
Full Article
While the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada down the center of the U.S. has already proven a major political issue, now one of the pipeline's supporters is highlighting the potential political implications.
Full Article
Keystone deadline not necessarily a positive for pipeline
Keystone deadline not necessarily a positive for pipeline
With the passage of the payroll tax cut extension last month, President Barack Obama has until late February to make an ultimate decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Full Article
With the passage of the payroll tax cut extension last month, President Barack Obama has until late February to make an ultimate decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Full Article
Cleaner, Cheaper Liquid Fuel from Coal
Cleaner, Cheaper Liquid Fuel from Coal
by Peter Fairley
A new conversion process promises zero carbon emissions during production—but some question whether it will scale.
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by Peter Fairley
A new conversion process promises zero carbon emissions during production—but some question whether it will scale.
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
NuScale Power's Vision for the Small Modular React
NuScale Power's Vision for the Small Modular React
The Post’s View Does fracking for natural gas cause earthquakes?
The Post’s View
Does fracking for natural gas cause earthquakes?
SMR Update
A review of Westinghouse's SMR development presented to the IAEA in 2011. It includes a section on steps the company is taking to address post-Fukushima concerns (apologies for not beng able to shorten the hyperlink).
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:FzI-zT7kPVcJ:www.iaea.or.at/NuclearPower/Downloads/Technology/meetings/2011-Jul-4-8-ANRT-WS/4_USA_SMR_WESTINGHOUSE_Shulyak.pdf+%22SMR%22+SITING+CRITERIA&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg22Go0UZgfFHIHMgvSjgSmLXkuKI93maH8YloluBt6Bwqd5ikDyag3a413lwiS58Uo1vN1sOE8vHq63fr3-mu2HbpdYj9a_n1UikpFFUSIsru-j073zB4foORjE23Rtil_hXPQ&sig=AHIEtbSkUBxH40k-vr7ISCv4od711Ce-Aw&pli=1
A June 2011 NEA study on SMR economics and technical feasibility: http://www.oecd-nea.org/ndd/reports/2011/current-status-small-reactors.pdf
And a comprehensive November 2011 study on SMRs by the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute:
http://nuclearinfrastructure.org/resources/SMR_White_Paper_Version_111111jh__3__vs_print.pdf
Iran Navy Drills Will Practice Hormuz Strait Closing, Mehr Says
Iran Navy Drills Will Practice Hormuz Strait Closing, Mehr Says
'Halting Iran nuclear work, unacceptable'
'Halting Iran nuclear work, unacceptable'
Head of Iran's Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Tehran will not approve any precondition for halting its peaceful nuclear program in negotiations.
The nuclear fission ‘Flyer’
The nuclear fission ‘Flyer’
Posted on 8 January 2012 by Barry Brook
Below is the foreword I wrote, on invitation of Chuck Till and Yoon Chang, for the book “Plentiful Energy” (I included a shorter version in my review of the book on Amazon).In this short essay, I draw an analogy between the IFR and the Wright brothers’ 1903 ‘ ‘Flyer’. The idea is that successful technology — especially a revolutionary design — is built on the back of many learning-by-doing failures. Yet, one the initial problems have been solved, the remaining pathway for the technology’s development is one of incremental (but often rapid) evolutionary improvements.
I suspect that with just a few more years of serious investment in RD&D, the LFTR ‘Flyer’ could also launch. The molten-salt thorium reactor concept is extremely appealing, and the ORNL prototype, which ran in the mid- to late-1960s, showed real promise. In my view the Th232-U233 fuel cycle would make an excellent complement to the U238-Pu239 fuel cycle offered by the IFR, and both reactor types hold the promise of safe and inexhaustible energy.
Japan plans to scrap nuclear plants after 40 years to beef up safety after Fukushima disaster
Japan plans to scrap nuclear plants after 40 years to beef up safety after Fukushima disaster
Reactor Reax: Nuclear Industry Report
Reactor Reax: Nuclear Industry Report
Salem-News.comExamining the risks and ongoing situations that today define nuclear power and energy.
168 42 1 Digg 0 Reddit - Stumble Science with a Skew: The Nuclear Power Industry After Chernobyl and Fukushima
Science with a Skew: The Nuclear Power Industry After Chernobyl and Fukushima
by: Gayle Greene, The Asia-Pacific Journal | News Analysis
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