Inspecting AOVs in Spain

By NS Energy Staff Writer

08 Sep 14

In 2010 the Spanish nuclear regulator launched a new programme, which required all Category 1 safety-related air-operated valves…

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Atkins completes acquisition of Nuclear Safety Associates

By NS Energy Staff Writer

08 Sep 14

The privately-held US nuclear consultancy Nuclear Safety Associates based in Charlotte, North Carolina has been acquired by UK…

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Welding stir-up

By NS Energy Staff Writer

05 Sep 14

EPRI is testing new friction-stir welding technologies, which could allow the repair of highly-irradiated reactor internals and attachments.

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Construction starts on Novovoronezh II 2 dome

By NS Energy Staff Writer

04 Sep 14

General contractor Atomenergoproekt reports that work has begun on setting the Novovoronezh phase II unit 2 reactor building…

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ABWR passes UK GDA step 2, but full PSA needed

By NS Energy Staff Writer

03 Sep 14

A pre-construction design review of the Hitachi-GE ABWR in the UK has proceeded to the next phase. Following…

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UK energy policy – where did liberalization go?

By NS Energy Staff Writer

02 Sep 14

The UK’s intervention in the energy markets in favour of low-carbon energy sources is tantamount to renationalization. By…

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Cavendish Fluor Partnership takes ownership of Magnox and RSRL

By NS Energy Staff Writer

02 Sep 14

The Cavendish Fluor Partnership (CFP) has begun decommissioning 10 of the UK’s first nuclear power stations and two…

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Olkiluoto 3 operation expected in 2018

By NS Energy Staff Writer

01 Sep 14

Construction of the Olkiluoto 3 EPR project in Finland is expected to be completed in mid-2016, with operations…

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Book review – Radiation and Risk: Expert Perspectives

By NS Energy Staff Writer

01 Sep 14

A new collection of summary papers may overreach the abilities of its intended audience. By Chris Englefield

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US approves new nuclear waste rule

By NS Energy Staff Writer

28 Aug 14

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a final rule addressing the environmental effects of continued storage of…

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