How can Nuclear Innovation change the energy dynamics in the the world
Key challenges facing the energy sector include growing global energy demand, scarcity issues and environmental impacts associated with conventional energy sources, reform of the energy sector, downward cost trends, economic recovery, difficulties in decarbonisation and climate crisis. Moreover, the war between Russia and Ukraine has had a major impact on th
2023, a pivotal year for SMRs?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) could potentially address the slowdown in the nuclear power industry. They possess several benefits, including compact physical size, lowered capital expenses, and the capability to be placed in areas that larger nuclear plants cannot. For example, they could be placed in former coal-fired power stations. In addition to their sm
Gamma imaging solution with neutron detection
Gamma imaging solution with neutron detection Is this your challenge? Border protection and national security, decommissioning and decontamination, nuclear reactor operations, health physics, safeguards, defence and military, first responders… All these activities require the ability to effectively and efficiently detect, locate and work safely with radiat
Battery free, wireless internal corrosion monitoring
Battery free, wireless internal corrosion monitoring Is this your challenge? Internal corrosion in pipework and vessels is a major problem for any asset operator. It poses a serious risk to safety and can result in serious damage as well as financial losses associated with downtime. Thickness data helps the operator to assess the condition of […]
Robotic & dustless scabbling for most surfaces
Robotic & dustless scabbling for most surfaces Is this your challenge? Nuclear power plants, reprocessing facilities and waste repositories often present areas that preclude human access Decontamination is a key decommissioning activity. It is used to accomplish several goals, such as reducing the dose level impact in a facility to allow for easier acces
Inflatable robotics for long-range inspection
Inflatable robotics for long-range inspection Is this your challenge? Nuclear power plants, reprocessing facilities and waste repositories do often present areas with limited access, complex geometry and often constraints that preclude human access. Cells, stores, bays are but a few environments that fit this description. Areas which have been historic
WNE 2021 – The countdown is on !
The 4th edition of the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to the civil nuclear sector, chaired by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann, will take place from Tuesday 30 November to Thursday 2 December 2021, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre (Hall 7). WNE brings together the global civil nuclear community
3D printing in the nuclear industry
The nuclear sector is not known for being the most innovative industry. Because of the strict – but justified – regulations, the introduction of innovations is a lengthy process. A few months ago, Damona helped a spin-off from a UK university and showed them how tedious it can be! So when we saw 3D printing […]
Nuclear decontamination considerations & proven advantages
Introduction Decontamination is a major activity that may be used to accomplish several goals, such as reducing occupational exposures, limiting potential releases and uptakes of radioactive materials, salvage equipment and materials or facilitate waste management. It is defined as the radioactive contamination transfer from a support to a material that can
Let’s get technical when it comes to decommissioning
To wrap up our series of insights on DEM2021, the international conference on nuclear decommissioning, let’s get into the nitty gritty technical details of nuclear decommissioning. If decommissioning a nuclear facility was only tearing down buildings and dismantling pipelines, it would be somehow a lot easier. However, when you have to deal with radi
