PPPL physicists propose new plasma-based method to treat radioactive waste

PPPL physicists propose new plasma-based method to treat radioactive waste Princeton NJ (SPX) Dec 09, 2015 - Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are proposing a new way to process nuclear waste that uses a plasma-based centrifuge. Known as plasma mass filtering, the new mass separation techniques would supplement chemical techniques. It is hoped that this combined approach would reduce both the cost of nuclear waste disposal and the amount of b ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/PPPL_physicists_propose_new_plasma_based_method_to_treat_radioactive_waste_999.html

AREVA wins contract to dismantle the vessel internals of the Superphenix reactor

AREVA wins contract to dismantle the vessel internals of the Superphenix reactor Paris, France (SPX) Dec 09, 2015 - AREVA announces the signature of a contract of several tens of millions of euros with EDF for the dismantling of the vessel internals of the Superphenix reactor in Creys-Malville. The contract scope includes preliminary design, process qualification, manufacturing of tools and equipment dismantling. It also includes waste packaging, particularly highly radioactive waste. The work wil ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/AREVA_wins_contract_to_dismantle_the_vessel_internals_of_the_Superphenix_reactor_999.html

Russian Government Not Suspending Turkish Stream, Akkuyu Nuclear Projects

Russian Government Not Suspending Turkish Stream, Akkuyu Nuclear Projects Brussels (Sputnik) Dec 08, 2015 - The implementation of major investment projects, such as the Turkish Stream and the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, are not being suspended by Russia's recent government decree on economic measures against Turkey, Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Tuesday. "As for major investment projects, there are no decisions yet to freeze them or to suspend funding. Therefore we ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Russian_Government_Not_Suspending_Turkish_Stream_Akkuyu_Nuclear_Projects_999.html

AREVA signs contract with NuScale to manufacture SMR fuel assemblies

AREVA signs contract with NuScale to manufacture SMR fuel assemblies Paris, France (SPX) Dec 09, 2015 - AREVA Inc. has signed a contract to manufacture fuel assemblies for NuScale's small modular reactor (SMR). Under this agreement, AREVA will supply the initial cores for the reactors as well as subsequent reloads. AREVA's HTPTM fuel assemblies have been designed for use in the SMR advanced pressurized water reactor currently under development. Mechanical and thermal hydraulic testing of the ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/AREVA_signs_contract_with_NuScale_to_manufacture_SMR_fuel_assemblies_999.html

UN report takes global view of 'green energy choices'

UN report takes global view of 'green energy choices' New Haven CT (SPX) Dec 09, 2015 - Finding the right mix of green energy technologies for generating electricity will be crucial in reducing the global impact of pollution for the next generation, according to a United Nations report co-written by a Yale professor. Without such efforts by policy-makers worldwide, the report warns, greenhouse gas emissions may double by the year 2050. The report is being released as leaders ... morehttp://www.winddaily.com/reports/UN_report_takes_global_view_of_green_energy_choices_999.html

New Delhi to construct six fast breeder reactors over 15 years

New Delhi to construct six fast breeder reactors over 15 years New Delhi (Sputnik) Dec 08 2015 - Perumal Chellapandi, the chairman and managing director of an Indian company said that the first prototype fast breeder reactor (FBR), with a capacity of some 500MW, was expected to start operations in Kalpakkam next year. India is planning to construct six fast breeder reactors (FBR), generating more fissile material than consumed due to fast neutron technology, in the country over the ne ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/New_Delhi_to_construct_six_fast_breeder_reactors_over_15_years_999.html

It’s too easy to permanently close a nuclear power plant in the United States

http://atomicinsights.com/its-too-easy-to-shut-down-a-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-united-states/

Clear solution on nuclear waste if Congress would only act

http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2015/12/09/nuclear-waste/77009180/

The politics of nuclear waste disposal

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/262407-the-politics-of-nuclear-waste-disposal

GEH wins $70 million contract to service Browns Ferry

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/C-GEH-wins-70-million-contract-to-service-Browns-Ferry-4121501.html

Westinghouse Interested in Buying Some Areva Assets, CEO Says

The French government is working on a plan to rescue Areva

http://www.wsj.com/articles/westinghouse-interested-in-buying-some-areva-assets-ceo-says-1449599470

US nuclear power fleet aims to cut costs by 30%: industry official

http://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/washington/us-nuclear-power-fleet-aims-to-cut-costs-by-30-21584728

ANS Nuclear Cafe Update: Nuclear Power Reactor Technology, 1950-1953 (Part 1)

Nuclear Power Reactor Technology, 1950-1953 (Part 1) By ansnuclearcafe on Dec 08, 2015 02:33 pm In 1950, there were still few nuclear reactors of any sort operating anywhere in the world, even though it had been eight years since the startup of the very first Continue Reading → Read in browser » Nuclear Energy Blog Carnival 285- The Paris Edition By ansnuclearcafe on Dec 08, 2015 01:06 pm The 287th edition of the Nuclear Energy Blog Carnival has posted at Yes Vermont Yankee. • Click here to access Carnival 287. Each week, a new edition of the Carnival is Continue Reading → Read in browser » More to read: Paris Diary: Making Nuclear Visible and Relevant at COP21 ANS Friday Nuclear Matinee – CP-1 Anniversary Paris Diary: Why Nuclear Needs to be Visible at COP21 ANS Making Nuclear Visible in Paris Climate Talks 1st Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards Presented at ANS Winter Meeting

Industry pulls together to overcome nuclear obsolescence

Industry pulls together to overcome nuclear obsolescence
http://1.nuclearenergyinsider.com/LP=4100

Syria: Ultimate Pipelineistan War

http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/12/08/syria-ultimate-pipelineistan-war/

US to investigate Iran ballistic missile claims

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/1296dad2-9e2e-11e5-b45d-4812f209f861.html#axzz3tpnEOUPn

Chinese Glacier’s Retreat Signals Trouble for Asian Water Supply

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/09/world/asia/chinese-glaciers-retreat-signals-trouble-for-asian-water-supply.html?_r=0

Oliver Morton The Music of Science What does the Pacific have that the Atlantic doesn’t? Earthquakes. Why? Plate tectonics

Oliver Morton

The Music of Science

What does the Pacific have that the Atlantic doesn’t? Earthquakes. Why? Plate tectonics

http://www.intelligentlifemagazine.com/the-music-of-science/the-atlantics-expiry-date

Power Engineering honors top power plant projects of 2015

http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/elp/2015/12/power-engineering-honors-top-power-plant-projects-of-2015.html?eid=288118515&bid=1252557

NRC renews operating license of Davis-Besse nuclear power plant in Ohio

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating license of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, for an additional 20 years. … Continue Reading http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2015/12/nrc-renews-operating-license-of-davis-besse-nuclear-power-plant-in-ohio.html?cmpid=EnlDailyPowerDecember92015&eid=288118515&bid=1252557