Tag: nuclear reactor
South Korea revives plans to build two reactors
The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has granted Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) a construction permit for two new 1.4 GW pressurised...
Framatome innovates underwater maintenance technique
Designed to prevent primary water stress corrosion cracking, ultrahigh pressure cavitation peening can extend the life of nuclear reactor primary components, including the hot leg primary nozzles, for up to 40 additional years.
MISIS develops unique material for Nuclear Reactor
Materials science specialists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, have developed a unique three-layer steel-vanadium-steel material that can withstand temperatures of up to 700 degrees Celsius for prolonged periods, as well as high radiation levels, mechanical stress, and aggressive chemicals.