CONTENTS | SMRs & ARs Volume 70 | No. 849


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16| IT & Digital


cover story


Unlocking SMRs Standardisation will lead SMRs to a future where their benefits can be felt much faster


44 | NDE & diagnostics


special report


The digital shift For nuclear power companies that want to remain competitive digital transformation is a must


28 From space science to civil nuclear service A novel gamma ray detection tool adds real-time imaging in a handheld platform.


SMRs & Advanced reactors


31 One step forward for US SMRs The US ADVANCE Act aims to smooth the way for new advanced reactors and SMRs.


Policy & finance


36 Insurance at the core Unique nuclear insurance considerations play a critical role in shaping project success.


Supply chain


41 Mobilising supply chain stakeholders Building capability and capacity is a fundamental requirement, a new forum aims to help.


Events


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


Cover image: OECD NEA is working to promote standards cooperation News


6 Lead News Idaho National Laboratory has conducted safety tests on a high burnup fast reactor fuel.


6-12 Roundup


Opinion 14 Trump, US politics and the atom President Trump is sending shockwaves across the world and the nuclear sector is no exception.


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20 Managing risk through partnerships Fixed and variable-price contracts have failed to address project risk, but there is a third way.


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22 MSRs and the future of energy security A new approach to molten salt reactor design aims to solve many of the challenges.


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26 Fencing for nuclear Temporary on-ground fence systems have come to the attention of the nuclear industry.


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