Credit to Author: Robert (Bob) Stakenborghs| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:09:36 +0000
Nondestructive testing is a multidisciplinary profession that blends quality assurance and materials science. Many industries rely upon it, but few uses are more important than in the nuclear power sector
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:10:53 +0000
Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:59:06 +0000
American Electric Power (AEP) and Calpine Corp. separately announced significant leadership reshuffles on Feb. 27, marking new chapters for the power giants. Investor-owned utility AEP, with immediate effectiveness, removed AEP […]
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Credit to Author: Stan Kaplan| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:42:41 +0000
Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:49:09 +0000
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation’s power system grapples with a “hyper-complex risk environment.” The grid operator that serves 15 […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:25:46 +0000
Kairos Power will secure $303 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) under a novel performance-based, fixed-price milestone approach to support the design, construction, and commissioning of its 35-MWth Hermes […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:33:06 +0000
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Global Nuclear Fuel—Americas (GNF) its first-ever authorization to produce nuclear fuel with uranium-235 (U-235) enrichments up to 8% for commercial power generation. GNF, […]
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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:16:31 +0000
If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on […]
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Credit to Author: Arshad Mansoor| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:35:01 +0000
Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […]
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Credit to Author: Steve Mustard, PE| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:34:28 +0000
Many countries are promoting renewable energy sources, encouraging sustainable transportation, and adopting innovative technologies to achieve their energy efficiency goals, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. […]
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