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Global Commitments Bolster Romanian NuScale Nuclear Project

A project to deploy the first NuScale 462-MWe VOYGR-6 nuclear power plant in Romania by 2029 has garnered a $275 million public-private funding commitment from the U.S., Japan, South Korea,…



TVA Head Wants Nothing to Do with Building One Reactor Unless He Can Build 20

Building a nuclear power plant is a difficult job. It takes years of planning and sometimes more than a decade to complete. The risk of schedule delays is great, especially…


Westinghouse Unveils the AP300—A Miniaturized AP1000 Small Modular Nuclear Reactor

Westinghouse has officially unveiled the AP300, a “downsized” version of the company’s flagship AP1000 Generation III+ pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology. While the small modular reactor (SMR) will enter a nuclear market…


Inventory Management Systems: How Automation Can Save Time and Reduce Costs for Power Companies

Inventory management can provide significant operational benefits for power companies. From forecasting, fueled by real-time data, to automated replenishment and supply chain continuity, digital solutions are improving processes and productivity.…


Turbine Bypass Valve Challenges

Turbine bypass valves are one of the most difficult applications in a power plant. Keeping these valves operating efficiently and avoiding unexpected failures is critical for plant operation. When engineers…


The Lithium Shortage Is Real—but There Is Room for Optimism

COMMENTARY In the 1950s, a geologist named Marion King Hubbert caused quite a stir when he predicted that the U.S. would reach peak oil production in less than 20 years.…