MIT researchers showcase groundbreaking ways to power AI sustainably with energy-efficient hardware and nuclear energy at TEDxMIT.

Exploring the potential of advanced microreactors with TRISO fuel and composite moderators, offering reliable, efficient energy solutions for remote areas with reduced infrastructure needs.

Exploring the viability of nuclear batteries for offshore power on FPSOs, offering a green alternative to traditional gas turbines with reduced emissions and lower upfront costs.

Best Student Presentation Award at the student competition for the European Research Reactor Conference (RRFM), April 6-10, 2025, Aix-en-Provence, France. Her poster was titled "Exploring MITR-III Alternative Reactivity Control Systems to Eliminate...

Join the No Fuel? No Party Symposium on September 23-25, 2024, to explore fuel economics, supply challenges, and advanced fuel solutions. Register now for insightful sessions and networking opportunities.

Learn about the framework for developing stakeholder engagement strategies for socially controversial nuclear projects to ensure project success and stakeholder acceptance.

Explore the contrasting approaches to hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania and New York, and understand the key decisions shaping their divergent paths.

Discover key insights from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's stakeholder acceptance model, emphasizing communication, alignment, and independent oversight in managing controversial projects.

Effective stakeholder engagement is vital for the success of controversial projects. Learn how a new system dynamics model can improve stakeholder relationship management.

Evaluating nuclear power plant performance in France and the U.S., this blog discusses the impact of plant aging on operational efficiency and safety standards.

Explore advancements in risk-informed nuclear power plant performance assessment and reliability analysis, focusing on aging effects and regulatory practices in the U.S. and France.

Exploring risk-informed methodologies to enhance Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor economics while addressing safety and non-proliferation challenges. Discover innovative design optimizations and regulatory recommendations.

Exploring risk-informed methodologies to enhance the economics, safety, and non-proliferation of sodium-cooled fast reactors through collaborative research and expert advisory committees.

Explore a new framework for assessing proliferation risks and licensing the performance of nuclear energy systems to strengthen the non-proliferation regime.

Exploring the application of the Technology Neutral Framework to Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors and its implications on licensing, economics, and seismic risk management.

Explore the impact of thermal aging and BWR environment on Type 316L stainless steel welds, focusing on spinodal decomposition and environmental fracture effects.

Analyzing stress corrosion cracking and crack tip characteristics of Alloy X-750 in light water reactor environments, revealing key insights on crack growth rates and fracture modes.

Fukushima-Daichii accident reveals lessons for nuclear safety improvements and underscores the resilience of modern nuclear plant designs amidst unprecedented natural disasters.

Fukushima accident's technical lessons reveal key areas for nuclear safety improvements, emphasizing emergency response, containment, and hydrogen management to enhance future plant safety. Main Point Summary: The Fukushima-Daichii accident...

Critical review of methods for probabilistic uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in long-running computer models for Probabilistic Risk Assessment in nuclear systems.

Explore the role of frequency-consequence curves in enhancing the efficiency and safety of future nuclear reactor licensing processes.

Analyzing US nuclear plant outage data from 1990-2005 reveals trends and strategies to enhance performance, focusing on reducing unplanned and planned capacity loss rates.

Developing a hybrid intelligent system for real-time monitoring of nuclear power plant operations to enhance reliability, safety, and availability through advanced fault diagnosis and decision support methods.

Analyzing the integration of Information Theory with System Dynamics to enhance policy decisions in Nuclear Power Plant projects. Discover the potential benefits and insights gained from this approach.

Discover the successful transition of the US nuclear industry to risk informed regulation, enhancing safety and economic performance over 20 years.

Comparing the performance of Japanese and American nuclear power industries, this report highlights key differences in outage durations and regulatory practices affecting operational efficiency.

Thermal striping in Light Water Reactor piping systems can lead to high-cycle thermal fatigue, as studied through numerical analyses and LES simulations.

Enhancing nuclear power plant competitiveness through risk-informed decision making, focusing on safety, economics, and stakeholder impact using a structured, multi-attribute utility theory methodology.

Advisory system using Bayesian Belief Network enhances steam generator replacement project management by predicting performance and optimizing decisions under uncertainty.

Progress in thermal striping research at MIT/TEPCO highlights improved simulation techniques, enhancing safety insights for LWR piping systems. Read about key refinements and findings from 2001-2002.

Probabilistic risk analysis of falsification cases reveals a significant impact on Japanese nuclear industry safety, emphasizing the importance of stringent regulations and organizational improvements.

Using Multi-Attribute Utility Theory, this study evaluates optimal maintenance strategies for hydraulic control units in nuclear reactors to enhance safety and reduce costs.

Explore how the EPM model analyzes the impact of energy policies on technology selection and societal concerns in electric energy supply.

Explore how social concerns influence government energy policy, focusing on nuclear safety, electricity costs, and availability through a system dynamics model.

Explore the complexities shaping the future of the U.S. electric industry, including economic deregulation, environmental impacts, and nuclear waste storage challenges.

Explore the dynamic complexity of energy policymaking and the role of nuclear power in future electricity generation in the United States.

Study explores thermal striping in LWR tee junctions, using CFD simulations and experimental data to identify key parameters and minimize thermal fatigue in piping systems.

Discover a new methodology to identify and validate performance indicators for nuclear power plants, focusing on economic and safety performance through data analysis.

Analysis of earthquake risks near Seabrook Nuclear Power Station and their impact on emergency response plans in New Hampshire.

Discover how advanced reactor design strategies aim to extend maintenance cycles and enhance economic performance in nuclear power generation.

Exploring the integration of probabilistic risk assessments in nuclear safety regulations to enhance traditional methods and propose risk-informed alternatives for regulatory frameworks.

Discover how the CATILaC methodology enhances root cause analysis by identifying latent conditions and hardware failures in organizational processes for improved corrective actions.

Enhance nuclear plant performance by analyzing organizational factors and prioritizing work processes, emphasizing safety culture and operational learning.

Discover the advanced design of a 100 kWe Martian Surface Reactor optimized for extraterrestrial human exploration, featuring high reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Innovative design for a sodium-cooled nuclear engine, SELENE, aims to revolutionize Mars missions with high efficiency and scalability for diverse space exploration needs.

Innovative nuclear technologies are paving the way for manned missions to Mars, ensuring efficient propulsion and sustainable power for long-term Martian exploration.

Thermal hydraulic analysis supports the transition to a low enrichment uranium core at the MIT research reactor, ensuring safety and efficiency in nuclear fuel design.

Exploring innovative core design options to increase power density in BWRs while maintaining safety margins, focusing on fuel pin geometry and materials.

MIT's research reactor is transitioning from HEU to LEU fuel, enhancing neutron flux and reactor safety while optimizing performance for in-core experiments.

Analysis of thorium-based fuel cycles for nuclear power plants reveals potential economic benefits, safety improvements, and reduced waste over traditional uranium cycles.

Annual report on advanced fuel for high burnup and proliferation resistance in light water reactors, highlighting recent developments and related news in nuclear energy.

Explore the waste characteristics of spent nuclear fuel from pebble bed reactors and their implications on the nuclear fuel cycle.

Preliminary investigation on fission gas release in Thoria-Urania fuels, highlighting findings and implications for the nuclear fuel cycle. Learn more about the study dated September 2000.

Reviewing the properties and models for advanced nuclear fuels, focusing on uranium and thorium compounds, and identifying necessary data for performance evaluation.

Analysis of seed and blanket heterogeneity impacts on PWR core neutronics highlighted in a recent NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program report. Learn more about its implications for nuclear energy.

Economic analysis reveals high fuel cycle costs for Actinide Burner Reactors compared to existing nuclear plants, suggesting scalability and burnup improvements for cost reduction.

Explore the potential of Thoria-Urania fuel for cost-effective, proliferation-resistant energy solutions in light water reactors. Learn about its benefits and advancements in nuclear fuel technology.

Explore the role of nuclear energy in Southeast Asia's future energy landscape, focusing on cost efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact.

Exploring the potential of thorium in light water reactors for enhanced safety and reduced plutonium production, highlighting the need for updated research and development.

Explore the latest advancements in next-generation light water reactors and their impact on a low-carbon future, presented at key nuclear energy conferences.

Explore the environmental and economic benefits of using spent PWR fuel in CANDU reactors, based on a comprehensive report from June 1998.

Explore the design of an economically optimized PWR reload core for a 36-month cycle, as part of the NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program, with insights from recent nuclear energy advancements.

Discover the comprehensive guide for MUSCLE, part of MIT's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program, and learn about nuclear energy's role in a low-carbon future. Summarized Main Point: The blog post discusses a user guide for MUSCLE, a study on cycle length...

Explore how extended cycle lengths can enhance nuclear plant capacity factors, based on findings from the NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program's final report dated July 1998.

Enhancing nuclear power utility performance through optimization strategies, with insights from the NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program report dated July 1998.

Explore the strategic importance of uranium and separative work utilization in light water reactors for long-term fuel cycle planning. Discover new indices for optimizing reactor performance.

Explore the fuel performance aspects of extended operating cycles in existing Light Water Reactors (LWRs) and their impact on the nuclear fuel cycle.

Economic analysis of extending operating cycles in existing LWRs highlights potential benefits and challenges for the nuclear fuel cycle program. Read our detailed report for comprehensive insights.

Exploring an alternative strategy for disposing of weapons-grade plutonium through immobilization, focusing on insights from the NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program's 1997 report.

Exploring photonuclear reactions to simulate radiation damage in nuclear waste forms, enhancing our understanding of nuclear fuel cycles and their impact on waste management.

Explore the modeling and design of reload LWR cores for ultra-long operating cycles as reported by MIT CANES, with insights into nuclear energy's role in a low-carbon future.

Multi-attribute analysis for Hanford Tanks remediation is essential for efficient nuclear waste management. Learn about the latest developments and implications for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program.

Exploring the potential of non-uranium fuels for plutonium destruction in pressurized water reactors, highlighting innovations and findings from recent studies.

MIT-led project explores high-performance fuel design for PWRs, aiming to increase core power density and thermal margins with innovative annular geometry.

Exploring the potential of a nuclear biofuels system to replace liquid fossil fuels and achieve negative carbon emissions, based on workshop proceedings from September 2024.

Discover improved methods for managing megaprojects, emphasizing advancements in nuclear energy and sustainability, based on insights from recent conferences and studies.

Exploring the feasibility of repurposing Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant for desalination to address water shortages and climate change challenges in California.

Integrated validation plan for developing a flibe fusion blanket to enhance high-magnetic-field fusion systems, addressing cooling challenges and improving fusion economics.

Exploring the Golay-Williams stakeholder acceptance model through the Cape Wind Project to enhance management of stakeholder relationships in controversial projects. Learn about best practices and outcomes.

Explore water consumption in the nuclear fuel cycle, focusing on uranium extraction, fuel manufacturing, and the impact of MOX fuel in light water reactors.

Extending nuclear power plant utilization through Nuclear Geothermal Heat Storage, comparing water, CO2, and air as geofluids for efficient heat storage and recovery at varying temperatures.

Exploring hybrid nuclear-renewable energy systems for a low-carbon future, integrating nuclear with renewables, fossil fuels, and biomass to meet electricity and liquid fuel demands efficiently.

Innovative nuclear geothermal energy storage systems offer a sustainable solution for variable electricity production, enhancing the role of nuclear energy in a low-carbon future. Learn more.

Innovative nuclear geothermal energy storage enables variable electricity production, optimizing costs and efficiency for grid systems with seasonal demand variations. Learn about this advanced energy solution.

Discover the potential of shipboard liquid fuel production using advanced nuclear technologies and innovative CO2 capture systems to support naval operations efficiently.

Discover how a nuclear-renewables energy system can efficiently produce electricity and hydrogen, addressing climate concerns and energy demands in the Dakotas region.

Innovative nuclear-geothermal systems can enhance heavy oil recovery and provide peak electricity production, presenting a sustainable energy solution in a carbon-constrained world.

Explore how light-water reactors and high-temperature electrolysis can be used to produce hydrogen for peak electricity production, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in a low-carbon world.

Exploring nuclear energy's potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and natural gas consumption in Alberta's oil sands projects, providing a sustainable and economically viable solution.

Explore shifting public attitudes toward nuclear energy and other power sources, highlighting changes over time and key factors influencing preferences.

Explore the feasibility of hydrogen production through high-temperature steam electrolysis using a super-critical CO₂-cooled fast reactor for improved efficiency and sustainability.

Discover how nuclear hydrogen and captured CO2 can produce synthetic fuels, reducing global warming and dependence on foreign oil. Learn about the potential and challenges of this innovative approach.

Explore how integrating nuclear power with Canadian oil sands extraction could reduce CO2 emissions and lower energy costs compared to natural gas.

Optimizing the hybrid sulfur cycle can significantly enhance hydrogen production efficiency, reducing energy consumption and improving sustainability in hydrogen generation processes.

Explore how combining nuclear reactors with natural gas turbines can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions in power generation. Discover the economic and environmental benefits.

Exploring the integration of high temperature steam electrolysis with supercritical CO2 cycles and advanced gas reactors for efficient hydrogen production.

Exploring nuclear energy for efficient hydrogen and liquid fuel production, assessing advanced reactors and processes for economic and technical viability.

Thermal hydraulic analysis supports the MIT research reactor's transition to low-enrichment uranium, optimizing core design and ensuring safety and efficiency.

MIT researchers develop a low enrichment uranium core for their reactor, enhancing flexibility and neutron flux for experiments while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Evaluation of uranium carbide and sulfide fuels for gas-cooled fast reactors and their compatibility with CO2 for effective dry reprocessing.

Reviewing the use of Prestressed Cast Iron Vessels in nuclear reactors, highlighting their benefits for Gas-Cooled Fast Reactors and other global applications.

Neutronic evaluation of GFR fuels identifies promising options for breed and burn operations, enhancing economic performance and uranium utilization without reprocessing.

Design insights for a shell and tube heat exchanger in the S-CO₂ cycle, and laminar flow in microchannel heat exchangers.

Efficient aerodynamic design of turbines for the supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle, leveraging modified NASA codes for optimal performance in Generation IV reactors.

Analysis of natural convection loops for GCFR post-LOCA decay heat removal using improved computer code for reliable and efficient energy extraction.

Exploring material options for supercritical CO2 gas-cooled fast reactors, focusing on corrosion resistance and performance at high pressures and temperatures.

2024 Total Cost Projection of Next AP1000: Explore the insights and latest developments in Advanced Nuclear Power Program and its impact on a low-carbon future.

Explore the consequence-based security analysis of a sodium-cooled graphite-moderated thermal microreactor and its implications for advanced reactor licensing and economic viability.

Exploring the feasibility and economics of decentralized hydrogen production using nuclear batteries, focusing on California projects and cost analyses for effective implementation.

Cybersecurity framework tailored for nuclear microreactors to enhance protection and minimize risks during the design phase of modular microreactors.

Evaluating advanced water-cooled reactor designs to lower capital costs and risks, essential for nuclear industry's role in decarbonization and meeting the 1.5°C target by 2050.

Explore the challenges and costs associated with the AP1000 nuclear power plant amidst the push for carbon-free energy and deep decarbonization targets.

Evaluating the cost efficiency of nuclear microreactors for heat and electricity in Alaskan communities, focusing on natural gas availability, heat load, and emission reduction goals.

Explore the market and economic requirements for fission batteries and other nuclear systems, highlighting their role in a low-carbon future and recent advancements in nuclear technology.

Exploring the economic feasibility of micro-reactors in Washington's energy market, focusing on electricity, heat, and hydrogen production potential.

Explore a new power plant design paradigm that separates nuclear reactors from the power block using heat storage for enhanced efficiency and lower costs.

Estimating conditional failure probabilities using Bayesian networks to enhance decision support for advanced nuclear reactor operations and improve reliability of critical plant components.

Exploring Japan's innovative nuclear energy solutions for 2030 and beyond, including flexible power generation, industrial co-generation, and niche market applications with advanced reactor technologies.

Explore a new framework for analyzing and mitigating multiunit nuclear power accidents, featuring insights from TEPCO engineers and improving site safety.

Exploring how heat storage integrated with Generation IV reactors can offer variable electricity from base-load reactors, addressing the changing energy market and enhancing nuclear energy viability.

Explore the impact of carbon constraints on electricity generation costs and future nuclear system requirements in the US, China, France, and the UK.

Discover temperature control options for Fluoride-Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactors to efficiently remove decay heat and prevent coolant salt freezing.

Exploring opportunities and challenges in developing nuclear fuel cycle facilities in South Australia to aid in decarbonizing its power sector.

Exploring modern nuclear fuel cycle applications in South Australia and their role in a low-carbon future, with insights from the NURETH-20 conference.

Explore heat storage solutions for sodium, salt, and helium-cooled reactors to enable variable electricity and industrial heat output while maintaining base-load operations.

Discover the advancements in Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Reactor (FHR) technology, from tritium management to commercialization efforts, driven by a multi-university research project.

Integrated FHR Technology Development Report: Key findings on tritium management, materials testing, and salt chemistry control for advanced nuclear reactors. Learn more from MIT's CANES program.

Discover how advanced research on carbon adsorption is revolutionizing tritium control in fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactors for safer nuclear energy systems.

Simulation testing improves security for offshore nuclear plants, reducing guard positions and operational costs while enhancing design effectiveness against various intruder scenarios.

Explore how cross-cutting technologies can reduce nuclear power plant costs by up to 65%, ensuring a more economically viable and sustainable future for nuclear energy.

Explore the economic potential and challenges of Generation III+ and IV nuclear reactors, focusing on cost, market viability, and technological readiness.

Discover why megaprojects, including nuclear power plants, often exceed budgets and deadlines, and explore potential solutions to these challenges.

Exploring the vital role of nuclear power and heat storage technologies in achieving an economic low-carbon energy system and addressing climate change challenges.

Exploring how Light Water Reactor heat storage can transform nuclear power economics by enabling variable electricity production for peak power and increased revenue.

Assessing ship collision threats to Offshore Floating Nuclear Plants, this analysis suggests regulatory and operational measures for mitigating risks and ensuring safety.

Exploring silicon carbide cladding for advanced uranium and thorium fuels in light water reactors, focusing on achieving high burnup and addressing key performance challenges.

Explore the status, challenges, and future directions in tritium control and capture for salt-cooled fission and fusion reactors.

Workshop on tritium control in salt-cooled reactors discussed shared challenges, experimental benchmarking, and collaborative efforts among top scientific institutions.

Safety analysis of OFNP-300 and OFNP-1100 explores the Offshore Floating Nuclear Plant designs, combining LWRs and floating platforms for efficient power generation and decommissioning.

Discover the innovative design and rapid deployment potential of Offshore Floating Nuclear Power Plants for global energy solutions.

Hydrodynamic analysis of Offshore Floating Nuclear Plants in simulated sea states ensures robust performance and cost-effective mooring solutions for extreme storm conditions.

Discover how mega-uprates and life extensions can significantly boost nuclear power plant performance, offering an affordable path to expand carbon-free energy generation and enhance operational flexibility.

Innovative IPWR design with twisted-tape swirl promoters boosts power density and performance, achieving 4786 MWt, 140% of the reference core power.

Explore advanced underwater nuclear reactor designs, focusing on safety, compactness, and economic viability for deployment by 2030-2040. Discover the top viable concepts and their unique features.

Learn how the Fluoride Salt Cooled High Temperature Reactor prevents fuel failures during Beyond Design Basis Accidents, ensuring safety through innovative design and heat transfer mechanisms.

Discover the enhanced safety and performance of light water reactor fuel with silicon carbide cladding under high-temperature and accident conditions.

Discover the innovative design of a Gas-cooled Fast Reactor operating in a Breed and Burn fuel cycle for sustainable, economical, and proliferation-resistant nuclear energy.

Discover how risk-based regulations can enhance the licensing process for Gas-cooled Fast Reactors, focusing on stability features and innovative models for SCWR designs.

Explore the stability analysis and flow instabilities in U.S. reference Supercritical Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactors for effective and safe operation.

Explore the reactor physics design of supercritical CO2-cooled fast reactors, focusing on efficiency, neutronic evaluations, and innovative fuel geometries for GEN-IV deployment.

Investigating the design of compact heat exchangers for gas-cooled fast reactors to enhance efficiency and economic performance using advanced modeling and optimization techniques.

LOCA and air ingress analysis reveals pebble bed reactor's resilience and the need for cooling systems to maintain reactor vessel and cavity integrity. Further CFD studies planned.

Risk-based regulatory analysis of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor evaluates safety impacts of non-standard containment systems in advanced nuclear reactors.

US researchers review material compatibility issues in nuclear systems using heavy liquid-metal coolants, highlighting corrosion mechanisms and the need for improved materials.

Optimal design and cost estimation of a natural circulation lead-bismuth reactor with a helium power conversion cycle, focusing on key design parameters and cost-saving strategies.

Second Annual Report outlines advancements in the Modular Pebble Bed Reactor Project, focusing on fuel performance, safety, and proliferation resistance.

Innovative design for a passive, light water pressure-tube reactor offers enhanced safety by operating without scram and maintaining stability during loss of coolant and station blackout scenarios.

Discover the challenges and strategies in completely testing safety-related software for nuclear power systems to ensure error-free operation and reliability.

Explore the conceptual design and data for a large, passive, pressure-tube LWR in our latest blog post. Learn about its potential in advancing nuclear energy.

Exploring the innovative integration of a nuclear reactor containment building within a hyperbolic cooling tower to enhance safety and efficiency.

Exploring the necessity of complete testing for simple, safety-related software in the nuclear industry, highlighting key events and advancements in nuclear energy and thermal hydraulics.

Evaluation of passive spray cooling in nuclear reactor containments, its significance, and discussions from NURETH-20 and NEC23 conferences. Discover insights on nuclear energy's role in a low-carbon future.

Evaluation of materials used in the pressure tube matrix of a passive LWR concept, focusing on advancements in nuclear energy within a low-carbon future. Learn more about recent developments and events.

Explore the latest progress in the conceptual design of a water-cooled reactor with passive decay heat removal, highlighting advancements in nuclear energy for a low-carbon future.

Explore the impact of transmutation on transuranic waste inventory and repository risk reduction, highlighting key findings from the Advanced Nuclear Power Program.

Analysis of IFR Demonstration Program highlights key findings and future prospects for advanced nuclear power, featuring events and research from MIT CANES and American Nuclear Society.

Explore the conceptual design of the Passive Light Water Cooled and Moderated Pressure Tube Reactor (PLPTR) in our latest blog, highlighting advancements in nuclear power technology.

Environmental Impact Assessment for the USDOE/MITNE Integral Fast Reactor Program, highlighting key technical support tasks by ORNL and MIT.

Explore the impact of human actions on the loss of offsite power in nuclear facilities, with insights from recent studies and industry conferences.

Explore the impact of noncondensable gases on steam condensation under turbulent natural convection, with insights from recent research and events in the nuclear energy sector.

Explore the physics considerations behind the innovative Passive Light Water Pressure Tube Reactor (PLPTR) and its implications for advanced nuclear power.

Explore innovative concepts for pressure tube light water reactors with passive safety features and their significance in advancing nuclear power technology.

Explore the Combined Hybrid System, a novel approach integrating thermal and fast reactors to enhance power generation and reduce radioactive waste toxicity. Learn about its potential impact.

Explore passive containment cooling systems for 900 MWe reactors and their role in advanced nuclear power programs, highlighting recent conferences and developments in nuclear energy.

Explore the effective thermal conductivity of prismatic MHTGR fuel and its significance in advanced nuclear power technologies. Learn more about related events and research findings.

Explore the impact of non-condensable gases on steam condensation under turbulent convection and the efficiency comparison between helium and air in MPBR energy-conversion cycles.

Exploring passive decay heat removal in advanced nuclear reactors, focusing on natural heat transfer mechanisms and innovative designs to enhance safety and efficiency.

Explore the design and control considerations of out-of-core thermionic space nuclear reactors, including insights from the Advanced Nuclear Power Program.

Exploring the future of nuclear power with actinide burning and Integral Fast Reactors, crucial for sustainable energy solutions and reducing radioactive waste.

Study explores enhancing IPWR power density using short-length twisted-tapes, analyzing pressure drop and critical heat flux correlations for improved reactor performance.

Explore how orientation angle, subcooling, heat flux, mass flux, and pressure affect bubble growth and detachment in subcooled flow boiling using advanced high-speed video techniques.

Explore the role of nuclear energy in decarbonization and energy security, highlighted at MIT's 2024 short course attended by experts and decision makers.

Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General, delivered the 2023 David J. Rose Lecture at MIT, discussing nuclear technology advancements. The event featured a Q&A moderated by CANES Director Jacopo Buongiorno.

Professor Jacopo Buongiorno honored as NURETH Fellow at NURETH-20 for his contributions to nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics. Professor Neil Todreas recaps the conference's 40-year history.

Explore MIT's 2023 course on nuclear energy's role in decarbonization, featuring insights from experts and diverse participants.

Explore the new podcast Gridlocked, tackling societal gridlock and energy solutions with insights from leading experts. Listen now to understand and address 21st-century challenges.

MIT CANES hosted a screening of Oliver Stone’s Nuclear Now movie, exploring nuclear energy's role in combating climate change and energy poverty.

Discover insights from the Nuclear Everywhere? symposium on how emerging technologies and policies are driving the mainstream adoption of nuclear energy. Access presentations, photos, and videos from the event.

Koroush Shirvan, MIT professor, honored with Landis Young Member Engineering Award for outstanding contributions to nuclear technology at the 2023 ANS Annual Meeting.

Three students of Professor Buongiorno win Best Paper Award at ICAPP 2023 for their innovative work on nuclear microreactors.

Discover insights from the Nuclear Everywhere? symposium on how emerging technologies and policies are driving the mainstream adoption of nuclear energy. Access presentations, photos, and videos from the event.

Tokyo Tech and Japanese industry leaders, including TEPCO and Hitachi, met with CANES to discuss nuclear energy's future in Japan and globally.

Daniel Stack, an NSE PhD graduate, wins the DOE Energy Storage Innovations Prize for his startup Electrified Thermal Solutions and its groundbreaking electrically conductive firebrick technology.

Discover Jiankai Yu's journey in nuclear engineering, his contributions to OpenMC code, and his role at MIT's Center of Nuclear Energy Systems.

Dr. Lin-wen Hu received the 2022 Radiation Science and Technology Award from the American Nuclear Society for contributions to industrial and creative applications of radiation sciences.

Nuclear Batteries showcased their innovative technology at MIT Energy Night 2021, highlighting their potential in decarbonizing and enhancing global energy infrastructure.

DNS analysis reveals the impact of bubble deformability on turbulence, guiding the development of models for multiphase flow in nuclear reactors.

Enhancing radiative heat transfer modeling in high-temperature liquid salts through experimental absorption measurements and CFD simulations for improved low-carbon power systems.

MIT study underscores nuclear energy's critical role in combating climate change, advocating for new policies and innovations to reduce costs and enhance safety and deployment.