CONTENTS | S Waste management Volume 68 | No. 823


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26 | S Fusion


cover story


Robots get results The need for safe packaging of nuclear waste prompted a new automated robotic approach.


16 | Decommissioning


special report


Fuelling fusion As fusion moves from the research lab to industrial production how can we ensure there’s enough fuel?


39 Robot development and deployment The success of AI-powered robots opens the door to further robotic deployment in nuclear.


Waste management


40 Deeper deep disposal Achieving deep geological repository (DGR) disposal really depends on how you define deep.


Recruitment


44 Using fossil fuel skills in nuclear power How the skills found in the oil and gas industry could prove an invaluable asset for nuclear.


Operations and maintenance


46 Nuclear O&M goes digital Bogged down with onerous paperwork? Digital tooling is the obvious answer.


Events


48 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Cover image: Automated welding using the TANICS™ News


6 Lead News Decommissioning of two graphite-uranium reactors has been completed in Seversk.


6-13 Roundup Follow us on social media: @neimagazine


Opinion 14 Riding the wave The nuclear sector needs to capitalise now before political momentum evaporates.


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Instrumentation and control


19 Neutron detectors for SMRS As the supply chain ramps up bespoke neutron detectors are on the cards for SMRs.


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30 Dismantling large components The task of dismantling large parts can be made much easier by working on a full-scale mock up.


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22 The historical mine waste problem Disposal of old uranium mine waste presents a challenge for the authorities and the locals.


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