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The UK’s JET nuclear fusion reactor has been shut down after 40 years, and now researchers hope to repurpose many of its components in a world-first attempt at recycling a tokamak Source link

Inside the JET fusion reactor EUROfusion The UK’s 40-year-old fusion reactor achieved a world record for energy output in its final runs before being shut down for good, scientists have announced. The Joint European Torus (JET) in Oxfordshire began operating in 1983. When running, it was temporarily the hottest point …

Inside the JET fusion reactor EUROfusion The UK’s 40-year-old fusion reactor smashed its own record for both reaction duration and energy output in its final runs before being shut down for good, scientists have announced. The Joint European Torus (JET) in Oxfordshire began operating in 1983. When running, it was …

Earlier this year, the Joint European Torus (JET) turned 40. JET is a fusion energy tokamak device based in Oxfordshire, UK, operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. When powered up, plasma rushes around the reactor’s core at 150 million°C, hotter than the centre of the sun. After decades of …

TerraPower revealed Wednesday that it has finalized the acquisition of a parcel of land in Kemmerer, Wyoming, which will serve as the site for the Natrium™ Reactor Demonstration Project. Chris Levesque, TerraPower’s CEO and President, stated that the acquisition represents a progression in the company’s mission to deliver dependable, clean …

Mirion Technologies has recently entered into a design contract with X-Energy Reactor Company. The collaboration primarily involves Mirion offering comprehensive design support for the Xe-100 Burn Up Measurement System (BUMS), an essential component in the fuel cycle of the Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR).  Understanding the BUMS The Burn Up …

BWX Technologies, Inc. has been chosen to deliver a cutting-edge nuclear reactor engine and fuel for a revolutionary space project by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for advancements in propulsion technology. At the vanguard of technological …

The South Korea Small Modular Reactor sector is set to witness significant advancements with the launch of a private-public partnership, as announced by the industry ministry on Tuesday. Enhancing Competitiveness through Government Assistance The newly formed Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Alliance, consisting of 42 South Korean state-run and private entities, …

The South Korea Small Modular Reactor sector is set to witness significant advancements with the launch of a private-public partnership, as announced by the industry ministry on Tuesday. Enhancing Competitiveness through Government Assistance The newly formed Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Alliance, consisting of 42 South Korean state-run and private entities, …

NB Power, in collaboration with ARC Clean Technology Canada, Inc. (ARC), is excited to announce significant progress in the development of their advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. The company has successfully submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment registration document to the Department of Environment and Local Government (DELG), along with …