Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientific glassblower Carlos Rodriguez Flores uses a blowtorch to fabricate a glass test cell for a molten salt visualization experiment (Credit: ORNL) Oak Ridge ...
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have developed a compact reactivity control system for the MARVEL sodium-potassium-cooled microreactor.
In the heart of Essen, Germany, a remarkable educational tool offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of a nuclear reactor. The world’s only glass nuclear reactor simulator, a 1/10th scale ...
Matthew Jasica is a member of a small team conducting large-scale experimental testing of reactors and their components at the NSTF. To create safe and efficient nuclear reactors, designers and ...
The utilisation of heat pipes in nuclear reactor systems represents a transformative approach to thermal management, combining inherent safety with enhanced efficiency. Heat pipes offer a passive, ...