Nuclear
UK nuclear entity hires Jacobs to research radioactivity in graphite cores
Jacobs will lead a study of radioactive impacts in graphite reactor cores at nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.
Asia
MHI tests explosion-proof robot for plant inspections
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has successfully tested a prototype robot that it intends to use for plant inspections.
3D Printing
Why the energy sector must plan today for tomorrow’s digital age
Don’t work harder; work smarter. This old adage is taking on new significance as digitalisation transforms our economies. Today, we stand at the precipice of a global productivity revolution and the watchword of this will be: “work smarter.”
Asia
Pöyry, Infosys and Nokia in artificial intelligence collaboration
Nokia, Pöyry and digital services firm Infosys are collaborating on an artificial intelligence framework for utilities, industry, transportation and infrastructure.
O&M
Emerson unveils new power plant inspection solution
Energy technology company Emerson has today released a new application designed to make it easier for power plant operations teams to capture, report, and respond to abnormal conditions that pose risks to reliability, safety, and performance.
Africa
Feature: Driving efficiency in power generation
Ambitious new climate change targets mean that power generation of all types is under greater scrutiny than ever before.
Equipment
Three staff injured at UK nuclear power plant
Three workers were injured at a nuclear power plant in the UK last night following what has been described as an "accidental steam release".
Equipment
Unorthodox problem, traditional solution
How tried-and-tested repair materials were used to fix a problem with the cooling water system of a nuclear power plant
Europe
New UK project aims to find ways to cut nuclear costs
The UK's Energy Technologies Institute has launched a new project which aims to find ways to reduce the cost of nuclear power.
Asia
South Korea rows back on nuclear reactors decision
The South Korean government has decided to construct two new nuclear power plants, despite initially stating that is programme was complete.
