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System uses 'deep learning' to detect cracks in nuclear reactors

A system under development at Purdue University uses artificial intelligence to detect cracks captured in videos of nuclear reactors and represents a future inspection technology to help reduce accidents and maintenance costs.

Nov 7, 2017

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Nuclear generation in April at lowest monthly level since April 2014, says EIA

(Tech Xplore)—US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said that in March, and April, U.S. monthly electricity generation from utility-scale renewable sources exceeded nuclear generation for the first time since July ...

Jul 10, 2017 weblog

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China aims to build floating nuclear power plants, the first by 2018

(Tech Xplore)—China has plans to build a floating nuclear power plant in South China Sea and may build a total of about 19 more. China's intentions were emphasized as civilian in nature; the goal is to provide stable power ...

Apr 25, 2016 weblog

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States rethink data centers as 'electricity hogs' strain the grid

State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut.

May 2, 2024

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Integrating battery storage into electrical grids can sometimes increase emissions due to market forces

An electricity market analysis found adding battery storage to enhance grid reliability caused power generation markets to favor coal over natural gas.

Apr 11, 2024

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Nuclear's EU comeback on show at Brussels summit

Promoting nuclear power was long taboo in Brussels, but a high-profile international summit Thursday sent loud and clear the message that atomic energy—now touted by its champions as key to fighting climate change—is ...

Mar 21, 2024

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Even as the fusion era dawns, we're still in the Steam Age

Steam locomotives clattering along railway tracks. Paddle steamers churning down the Murray. Dreadnought battleships powered by steam engines.

Mar 18, 2024

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Thermal networks: The missing infrastructure we need to help enable carbon-free heating

Most of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere have a fundamental problem: we want to reduce our carbon emissions, but we also need to heat our homes.

Mar 1, 2024

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Clean energy and conservation collide in California coastal waters

Two of President Joe Biden's biggest priorities—conservation and the switch to clean energy—are colliding in the ocean off California's quiet Central Coast.

Feb 14, 2024

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Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity

A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in the second of its two new reactors, Georgia Power said Wednesday, a key step toward providing carbon-free electricity.