Nuclear Power
Nuclear plants, reactor types (PWR/BWR/VVER), fuel cycle, safety, decommissioning.
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Ewa reactor: Poland's first research nuclear reactor
The Ewa reactor was Poland's first research nuclear reactor, operating from 1958 to 1995 in Otwock. It featured a Soviet VVR-S design and wa...
Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment: Design, Operation, and Legacy
The MSRE at Oak Ridge (1965–1969) was the first experimental molten-salt reactor, validating fluoride fuel salt technology and thorium breed...
Brookhaven Graphite Research Reactor: Design, Operation, and Decommissioning
The Brookhaven Graphite Research Reactor (BGRR) was a pioneering air-cooled research reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory, operating fr...
Atucha Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Expansion, and Strategic Role
Overview of the Atucha Nuclear Complex in Argentina, covering Atucha I and II operations and the proposed Hualong One reactor.
Liquid fluoride thorium reactor: Design, history, and operational characteristics
Technical overview of the liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR), a molten salt reactor design using thorium fuel and fluoride salts for hig...
Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station: History, 1978 Incident, and Decommissioning
Decommissioned nuclear plant in California. Covers the 1978 steam generator dryout incident, economic closure, and site repurposing.
305 Test Pile: The First Reactor at the Hanford Site
The 305 Test Pile was the first reactor built at the Hanford Site during the Manhattan Project, achieving criticality in 1944.
Hualong One: Design, Development, and International Deployment
Overview of the Hualong One, China's Generation III nuclear reactor design, its safety features, and global export strategy.
Nuclear power reactors in Europe
Overview of commercial nuclear fission reactors in Europe, covering operational status, capacity, and construction as of 2021.
Fermi 1: The Controversial Demonstration Breeder Reactor
Fermi 1 was the US's only demonstration-scale breeder reactor. It faced political controversy, a 1966 partial meltdown, and eventual decommi...
Heavy-water reactor: Design, history, and applications
An overview of heavy-water reactors, their use of D2O moderator, natural uranium fuel, and historical development from 1938.
Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant: Seismic Risks, Safety Upgrades, and Operational History
Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant in Japan faces ongoing restart delays due to seismic risks, data fabrication scandals, and extensive post-Fukush...
Jules Horowitz Reactor: Design, Delays, and Strategic Role
The Jules Horowitz Reactor (JHR) is a 100 MW materials testing reactor under construction at Cadarache, France. Originally planned for 2014,...
Integral fast reactor: Design, history, and fuel cycle
Overview of the integral fast reactor (IFR), a sodium-cooled nuclear design featuring on-site pyroprocessing for enhanced safety and waste r...
Duane Arnold Energy Center: Shutdown, AI-Driven Restart, and Regional Impact
Iowa's only nuclear plant, shut down in 2020, is restarting in 2029 to power Google's AI data centers.
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant: Construction, Operations, and Tritium Production
TVA's Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Tennessee features two PWR units, significant construction history, and a unique role in US tritium product...
BREST (reactor)
The BREST is a Russian generation IV lead-cooled fast nuclear reactor design. The BREST-300 demonstration unit is under construction in Seve...
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: Occupation, Safety, and Operational History
Europe's largest nuclear plant, seized in 2022, faces cooling and grid challenges under Russian control.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant: Construction, Economics, and Strategic Role
Akkuyu is a 4800 MW nuclear power plant in Turkey under construction by Rosatom, featuring VVER-1200 reactors and a build-own-operate model.
El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant: Egypt's First Nuclear Energy Project
El Dabaa is Egypt's first nuclear power plant, featuring four VVER-1200 reactors under construction in Matrouh Governorate.