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A Phase 1 review of the AP1000 involved an overall assessment of the reactor design against the most recent CNSC design requirements for new nuclear power plants in Canada - By Stephen Heiser - The Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactor has completed Phase 1 of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Pre-Project Design Review. The objective...
This fast-track project required delivery of the generators in September 2009 to support TMI’s license renewal to continue operations through 2034 - By April Murelio - Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, was presented with a Diamond Honor Award in the Special Projects Category at the 2010 Annual Awards Dinner...
The Columbia Generating Station is a boiling-water nuclear reactor, located 12 miles northwest of Richland, Wash. The current operating license expires on Dec. 20, 2023 - By Stephen Heiser - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced that an application for a 20-year renewal of the operating license for the Columbia Generating Station is available...
As part of Kewaunee’s license renewal application, dated Aug.14, 2008, Dominion Energy Kewaunee submitted an environmental report. The NRC staff reviewed the information and performed an on-site review - By Linton Levy - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on its preliminary conclusion that there are no environmental impacts...
The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Energy and Environment Conference - Edited by Stephen Heiser - Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I understand that the conference will be focusing on the role that various energy technologies, including nuclear power, can play...
The CNNC Offer will be in the form of a take-over bid. The definitive agreement provides for customary Board support and non-solicitation covenants subject to customary "fiduciary out" provisions entitling Khan to consider and accept an unsolicited superior offer - By Mark McFadden - Khan Resources Inc. has announced that is has entered into...
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Just in case you want a tiny diversion that provides inspiration on the power of science and technology, here is a short clip of this morning's shuttle launch - mission designation was STS-130. The voice in the background is an friend from my days at the Naval Academy. He was there because one of the mission specialists on the voyage was Kay Hire...
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The more I read his work, the more I respect James Hansen's intellect and passion. I am reading his recently published book titled Storms of My Grandchildren and learning more than I ever knew before about his work as an atmospheric scientist studying the earth for the past 30 years. Dr. Hansen and I share a distaste of the proposed "cap and...
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AREVA announced today that it has agreed to acquire U.S. solar company Ausra. Ausra is a California-based provider of large-scale concentrated solar power solutions for electricity generation and industrial steam production. Utilizing Ausra’s management team and proven technology, this acquisition launches AREVA’s new solar energy business on a global...
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Iranian engineers may begin to enrich uranium to a higher level in order to refuel an important research reactor in Tehran. The order was given as the latest move in the strategic battle over nuclear capabilities.
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The new fifth unit at India's Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP) entered commercial operation on 4 February, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) announced. The 220 MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) achieved first criticality on 24 November and was connected to the grid on 22 December. The commissioning of the reactor brings...
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Areva and Electricité de France (EdF) announced that they had reached an agreement covering the transportation, treatment and recycling of used nuclear fuel. A contract reflecting this agreement is expected to be signed before the end of March.
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