Westinghouse Joins IAEA Nuclear Saves Partnerships Westinghouse Electric Company is joining the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s “Nuclear Saves Partnerships”, a new initiative designed to mitigate the impacts of climate change via investment in nuclear power technology, renewable integrated energy systems and climate smart agriculture, among others. I am keen to ensure that the IAEA,…
New IAEA Publication On Research Reactors Available The International Atomic Energy Agency published online a new publications on research reactors, namely “Specific Considerations in the Assessment of the Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure for a New Research Reactor Programme”. “Specific Considerations in the Assessment of the Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure for a New…
New IAEA Study On How Chemical Elements React to Irradiation The IAEA has developed novel theoretical calculation models on how primary radiation affects all 83 natural chemical elements and has made this information available online. These calculations can help experts make stronger and more resistant materials to be used in areas where materials may be…
New IAEA Publications On Research Reactors Available The International Atomic Energy Agency published online two new publications on research reactors, namely “Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems for New and Existing Research Reactors” and “Impact of Fuel Density on Performance and Economy of Research Reactors”. “Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems for New and Existing Research Reactors” …
IAEA Launches A New Research Project On Dosimetry In Diagnostic Radiology The IAEA has launched a five-year Coordinated Research Project (CRP) to improve the accuracy of dosimetry in diagnostic and interventional radiology. The new CRP starting this year seeks to provide data needed for the update of the IAEA Technical Reports Series (TRS) No. 457…
Nuclear Technologies Support the Textile Industry Nuclear techniques are applied in a wide range of sectors, supporting the achievement of important results and progress in the research and development of each of them. Beyond the well-known applications for medicine, energy, and space research, nuclear technologies support also the textile industry, so helping the production process,…
New IAEA Publication On The Status of SMR Development A new IAEA publication on small modular reactors (SMRs), among the most promising emerging technologies in nuclear power, can help countries identify reactor designs to suit their needs as they look for reliable and affordable energy sources to slash greenhouse gas emissions and drive sustainable development.…
New IAEA Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Database In close cooperation with the European Commission and the OECD/NEA, the IAEA has launched a new database for spent fuel and radioactive waste that facilitates information sharing and simplifies national reporting in a single easy-to-use platform. The Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Information System (SRIS) will provide an authoritative…
Rosatom Tech and IAEA to Cooperate in Nuclear Science, Security and Energy Rosatom Technical Academy (Rosatom Tech) is the first IAEA Collaborating Centre to extend its work with the IAEA into three different programmatic areas: nuclear sciences and applications, nuclear security and nuclear energy. Rosatom Tech was originally designated last year as an IAEA Collaborating Centre in the…
Full Marks for Safety Improvements at Czech Research Reactor An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team said the operator of the 10 MW LVR-15 research reactor in the Czech Republic has continued to improve safety since a previous review in 2003, implementing significant refurbishments to modernise the reactor’s systems and components. The Integrated Safety Assessment…