Hadron Energy has cleared an early milestone in its effort to commercialize small-scale nuclear ...

The thermal behaviour of pressure tubes in heavy water reactors underpins both operational performance and safety margins. Pressure tubes, which encase fuel rods and convey high‐pressure coolant, ...

Coupling a power uprate with burnup extension—or how long fuel can produce power before being replaced—allows fuel to operate ...

The first European pressurized water reactors are expected to be switched on next year, but they have been hit by redesigns, cost hikes and delays, as Michael Banks reports Waiting game Hinkley Point ...

Rigorous assessment of system components is a cornerstone of reliable nuclear power plant operations and key to the long-term sustainability of the industry. A three-year IAEA Coordinated Research ...

In a boiling water reactor (BWR), light water acts as both coolant and moderator. Coolant is kept at a lower pressure than in a PWR, allowing it to boil. Steam is passed directly to turbine generators ...