Nuclear Power
Nuclear plants, reactor types (PWR/BWR/VVER), fuel cycle, safety, decommissioning.
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SNR-300: The Cancelled Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalkar
The SNR-300 was a sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor in Germany, cancelled in 1991 due to costs and protests, now a theme park.
Lead-bismuth eutectic: Properties, history, and nuclear applications
Lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) is a nuclear coolant alloy with a low melting point and high boiling point, used in Soviet submarines and propos...
Angra Nuclear Power Plant: Brazil's Nuclear Energy Hub
Overview of Angra Nuclear Power Plant in Brazil, including its operational units, construction history, and future expansion plans.
Midland Cogeneration Venture: From Nuclear Ambition to Gas-Fired Power
History and operations of the Midland Cogeneration Venture in Michigan, converted from a cancelled nuclear plant.
Ling Ao Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Phases, and Regional Context
Ling Ao Nuclear Power Plant in Shenzhen, Guangdong, operates four PWR units under CGN, featuring French M310 and domestic CPR-1000 designs.
Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant: Proposed EPR Project and Cancellation
Analysis of the cancelled Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant proposal in Pennsylvania, featuring an AREVA EPR reactor.
Victoria County Station: Proposed Nuclear Plant and Cancellation
Proposed nuclear plant in Texas by Exelon, featuring two 1535 MWe reactors. Project suspended in 2009 and canceled in 2012.
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant: Operations, Safety History, and Regional Impact
Overview of the TVA-operated Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Tennessee, its ice condenser design, and operational history.
Levy County Nuclear Power Plant: Proposed AP1000 Project and Cancellation
Analysis of the proposed Levy County Nuclear Power Plant in Florida, its AP1000 design, cost escalation, and cancellation by Duke Energy.
Pakistan Atomic Research Reactor
Research reactors PARR-I and PARR-II at PINSTECH, Islamabad, supporting Pakistan's nuclear science and energy programs.
Generation II nuclear reactors: Design, history, and operational legacy
Overview of Generation II nuclear reactors, including PWR, BWR, and RBMK designs, their life extensions, and historical significance.
Gas turbine modular helium reactor
Conceptual nuclear reactor design using helium coolant and gas turbines for high thermal efficiency.
R1 (nuclear reactor): Sweden's First Research Reactor and Cultural Heritage Site
R1 was Sweden's first nuclear reactor, operating at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm from 1954 to 1970. The site is now a cult...
Savannah River Plant: Cold War Nuclear Production and Scientific Legacy
History of the Savannah River Plant, a US nuclear facility in South Carolina that produced plutonium-239 and tritium for weapons and enabled...
MOOSE (Multiphysics Object Oriented Simulation Environment)
MOOSE is an object-oriented C++ finite element framework for multiphysics solvers developed by Idaho National Laboratory.
ARMF-I: Advanced Reactivity Measurement Facility at Argonne National Laboratory
ARMF-I was a research reactor at Argonne National Laboratory in Idaho, operating from 1960 to 1974 for precise nuclear physics measurements.
RSG-GAS: Indonesia's Multipurpose Research Reactor
Overview of the RSG-GAS research reactor in Indonesia, its history, technical specifications, and role in nuclear industry development.
BN-Reactor: Russia's Sodium-Cooled Fast Breeder Series
Overview of the Russian BN-reactor series, including BN-350, BN-600, BN-800, and BN-1200 fast breeder designs.
Armenian Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Safety, and Expansion
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (Metsamor) is the only nuclear facility in the South Caucasus, operating two VVER-440 reactors.
CFR-600: China's Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Pilot Project
Overview of the CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor in Xiapu, China, its role in the closed fuel cycle, and geopolitical implications.