CONTENTS | S Research reactors Volume 68 | No. 833


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12 | S Nuclear synfuels


cover story


MARVEL machine The MARVEL microreactor is fast tracking deployment of advanced reactor technologies.


22 | Policy development


special report


In pursuit of synfuels Synfuels are seen as a key plank in the energy transition. What role can nuclear power play?


34 The case for a nuclear Kazakhstan Kazakhstan stands on the cusp of a significant move into nuclear energy.


IT & digital


36 Managing multi-point wireless traffic Keeping data flowing on wireless networks is crucial in plant monitoring.


Reactor design


38 Critical service in SMR development What are the key points needed to unlock the great promise of small modular reactors?


Waste management


42 Breaking down the ILW category The UK government is questioning some long-standing assumptions on waste.


Advanced reactors


44 An advanced reactor game plan A new report details the scale of the challenge and the rewards for first movers on deployment.


Events Cover image: The MARVEL microreactor. Source: INL News


7 Lead News NuScale cancels project, Paks-II construction schedule agreed, Westinghouse acquisition.


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Supply chain 16 Training, motivation and retention Many businesses struggle to retain staff, but what role can training and motivation play?


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20 Drigg: Making waste safe, sooner The UK’s low-level radioactive waste repository at Drigg is shaping the future of waste.


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32 Framatome boosts blasting operations A new blast room is improving safety and cutting costs at a Framatome pump and motor centre.


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28 Commercialising fusion technology The UK aims to leverage its experience hosting JET to drive commercial development.


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


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