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Using AI to locate uneven areas within concrete

Artificial Intelligence · Oak Ridge

Using AI to locate uneven areas within concrete

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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a tool that gives builders a quick way to measure, correct and certify level foundations. FLAT—the Flat and Level Analysis Tool—examines a 360-degree laser scan ...See the Story

Q&A: Exploring ultra-high-temperature ceramics for fusion energy

Science · Oak Ridge

Q&A: Exploring ultra-high-temperature ceramics for fusion energy

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As the focus on energy resiliency and competitiveness increases, the development of advanced materials for next-generation, commercial fusion reactors is gaining attention. A recent paper published in the journal Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science examines a promising candidate for these reactors: ultra-high-temperature ceramics, or UHTCs.See the Story

ORNL and Elementl Power collaborate on a data-driven approach for new nuclear

Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge

ORNL and Elementl Power collaborate on a data-driven approach for new nuclear

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Elementl Power have teamed up to advance a data-driven siting approach for advanced nuclear projects. The work started through a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) GAIN (Gateway for Accelerated in Nuclear) voucher and contributed to Elementl’s recent agreement with Google to prepare three U.S. sites for advanced nuclear deployment. Each site would have at least 600 megawatts of capacity and would likely be u…Read Article

Y-12 to Develop Nuclear Deterrence Center in Oak Ridge with University of Tennessee - ExchangeMonitor

Consolidated Nuclear Security, the prime contractor at Y-12 National Security Complex, signed an agreement May 30 with University of Tennessee to create a new nuclear deterrence- and security-focused center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The partners will develop the National Security Prototype Center to use both Y-12 and University of Tennessee resources to enhance manufacturing, a university press release said. “The National Security Prototype Center wil…Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge See the Story

Bringing diamond into the semiconductor supply chain

As Quantum Brilliance starts delivery of its diamond-based room temperature quantum computer systems, it is working with European research group imec on ways to integrate more technology on chip. “We are in delivery mode now, to the Fraunhofer IAF, then we will focus on shipping three systems to Oak Ridge in the US,” Andrew Dunn, […] The post Bringing diamond into the semiconductor supply chain appeared first on eeNews Europe.Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

400+ people gather for a Community Day at the TMC, on heels of $60M investment

More than 400 people gathered in Oak Ridge last week for Centrus Energy’s Community Day. It was a celebration that showcased the company’s innovation to the greater Oak Ridge community. The event was hosted at the Technology & Manufacturing Center (TMC), and offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most advanced nuclear manufacturing sites in the country. The TMC is the only U.S. facility where commercial uranium enrichment centrifuge…Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

Second day of TVC National Summit features three major presentations

Day 2 of the Tennessee Valley Corridor’s (TVC) 30th anniversary National Summit in Oak Ridge featured three significant presentations. First up was former Congressman Zach Wamp, who shared the story of traveling to Oak Ridge the morning after he had been elected to represent the Third District in November 1994 and being confronted by a reporter from The Oak Ridger newspaper. The reporter asked, “What are you going to do to address the challenges…Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

Tennessee Valley Authority Seeks to Build GE Vernova Reactor

(Bloomberg) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking steps to build a small modular nuclear reactor — the first US utility to seek federal approval for such a project amid a surge in power demand from data centers. The nation’s largest public power company filed an application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build BWRX-300, a reactor developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, according to a statement Tuesday. The TVA is plannin…Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

Crews Begin Final Demolition Phase for Former Lab at ORNL

OAK RIDGE, TN — Demolition is underway on the last remaining hot cell structure at the former Radioisotope Development Laboratory at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) — a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management priority for 2025.Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

Elementl, Oak Ridge partnership seeks to accelerate nuclear siting - ExchangeMonitor

(Page 1) Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and Elementl Power have partnered up to work on a data-driven siting approach for advanced nuclear projects.Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

TVC National Summit opens its two-day run in Oak Ridge

The first day is in the books at the 30th annual edition of the Tennessee Valley Corridor’s National Summit, and the focus was on nuclear energy. During the first of two sessions, Commissioner Stuart McWhorter of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development set the stage for why the Volunteer State ranks at or near the top in recruitment. “The reason we win is our people,” he told attendees during a session titled “Working Toge…Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak Ridge Read Article

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