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Research conducted by a team of scientists at Harbin Engineering University has shed light on the environmental impacts of different treatment methods for radioactive cation exchange resins (CER). Pyrolysis (PY) and molten salt oxidation (MSO) are two methods that have been widely used to treat CER, but their environmental trade-offs
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Tritium-containing wastewater discharges from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan have been ongoing since 2013, with the 13th batch being completed on August 3, 2015. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) suspended discharges twice during this period due to tornado and tsunami warnings, but no abnormalities were found upon
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A new study has emerged suggesting that Hybrid Energy Systems (HES), particularly those combining nuclear and renewable energy sources, hold significant potential for sustainable energy generation and decarbonization. The research, conducted by the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, aimed to optimize the operation of electrical distribution systems by integrating small-scale nuclear
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The Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, England, continues to use enriched reprocessed uranium sourced from Russia, despite the UK government's efforts to reduce its reliance on imported Russian energy. The information comes to light as the government throws its weight behind nuclear power to help the
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The removal of radioactive waste from the tsunami-battered Fukushima nuclear power plant has been put off by Tokyo Electric Power Company until 2037, citing unprecedented technological challenges. The decision is the latest setback in the cleanup efforts of the nuclear power plant, which was catastrophically damaged in 2011. Despite a
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Hyundai Engineering & Construction, a prominent player in the global nuclear power industry, has solidified its reputation for exceptional construction capabilities and risk management skills through its involvement in the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company has now inked a strategic memorandum of
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Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has outlined a plan to develop nuclear power plants, aiming to have 35 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2060, as part of the country's broader commitment to enhance energy security and mitigate climate change. The first phase will involve
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Research at the China University of Mining and Technology Beijing has revealed critical insights into the combustion characteristics of XLPE-insulated cables used in nuclear power plants. The study employed a cone calorimeter to measure the combustible properties of the cables and introduced Pearson correlation analysis to evaluate the relationships among
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Kazakhstan has selected Russia's state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom to build its first nuclear power plant (NPP) since Soviet times, despite earlier indications that China's CNNC would win the bid. The decision has sparked public opposition due to environmental risks, including concerns about nuclear waste disposal and
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Taipower's Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, with an installed capacity of 0.951 GW, has completed its 40-year operating license. As part of the gradual decommissioning of nuclear units, the unit began load reduction at 1:00 p.m. and was safely shut down by midnight. The
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Scientists from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, and Fukushima University have conducted a numerical modeling study to assess the impact of tritium-rich water releases from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) on the Pacific Ocean. The study, which simulated the discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing
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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a series of intensive deliveries of key machinery, supporting major projects in Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. The company's heavy-duty crawler cranes, aerial work platforms, and mining equipment are designed to handle large-scale infrastructure and
