Fretting wear in nuclear power plant components is a critical issue that impacts both safety and operational longevity. This wear mechanism, arising from small oscillatory motions between contacting ...
In a strategic move,Areva NP has completed the purchase of forged parts manufacturerSfarsteel. The acquisition follows announcements of orders for heavyforgings for new US nuclear plants and for the ...
China's nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington's reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify ...
Researchers in Germany have recently unveiled ultra-resistant materials designed to withstand the extreme conditions inside future fusion reactors and protect the inner surface that directly faces the ...
Iran has installed the third internal containment ring at Bushehr 2, as domestic experts advance VVER-1000 construction.