UK Nuclear Reactor Height to be Cut in Half, Removing 15,000 Cubic Meters of Concrete The physical profile of the former Trawsfynydd nuclear power station is scheduled to be substantially transformed as the UK nuclear reactor’s height is set to be halved. This ambitious engineering project will result in the removal of a staggering 15,000 […]
Radioactive water to be dumped into Hudson: US court allows release of contaminated water
Radioactive Water to Be Dumped into Hudson: US Court Allows Release of Contaminated Water A federal court in the U.S. has reversed a state law that will lead to the dumping of radioactive water into the Hudson River. The decision has sparked concerns among environmentalists and local communities about the potential risks this action could […]
Video: Nuclear waste cleaning humanoid robot nails 500 ml bottle throw test
Innovative Nuclear Waste Cleaning Robot Aces Bottle Throw Test The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has released a 15-second video showcasing its latest creation: a human-scale humanoid robot designed for nuclear waste cleaning. In the video, the robot demonstrates its precision and accuracy by successfully nailing a 500ml bottle throw test, marking a significant […]
Breakthrough ‘secret alloy’ helps US slash nuclear waste disposal time by 20+ years
Breakthrough ‘Secret Alloy’ Revolutionizes US Nuclear Waste Disposal, Slashing Time by Over 20 Years A redesigned carrier for spent nuclear fuel has been implemented at the Savannah River Site, marking a significant milestone in the realm of nuclear waste disposal. This innovative solution, featuring a groundbreaking ‘secret alloy,’ has the potential to reshape the landscape […]
1,200-ton nuclear steam generators at German plant removed using heavy lift solution
1,200-Ton Nuclear Steam Generators at German Plant Removed Using Heavy Lift Solution In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, four massive steam generators, each weighing a staggering 1,200 tons, have been successfully removed from a German nuclear plant. This monumental task was carried out at the Unterweser nuclear power plant, marking a significant milestone in […]
72-foot nuclear ‘fishing rod’ extracts melted radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima
72-foot Nuclear ‘Fishing Rod’ Extracts Melted Radioactive Fuel Sample from Fukushima The second sample of melted nuclear fuel has been retrieved from the crippled Fukushima reactor, marking a significant milestone in the challenging decommissioning process after the catastrophic 2011 meltdown. The innovative tool responsible for this remarkable feat is a 72-foot long device often referred […]