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ORNL–General Atomics partnership on ceramic matrix composites
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) with the objective of working together on advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for applications in extreme environments. Materials that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress are required in aerospace, defense, energy, and other sectors.
According to the agreement, the San Diego–based GA-EMS will use resources from ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to develop “scalable, efficient manufacturing techniques for extreme environment materials including precursors, fibers, composites, and coatings utilized in carbon/carbon (C/C), carbon/silicon carbide (C/SiC), and SiC/SiC composite systems.”
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Jacopo Buongiorno
Alternate Chair:
Ashley Finan (INL)
Session Organizer:
Koroush Shirvan (MIT)
Staff Producer:
Paul LaTour (ANS)
Nuclear micro-reactors or "Nuclear Batteries" can provide near-term versatile clean energy. Their small size allows their consideration for many diverse missions and markets. The panel will explore their demonstration, deployment and market potential.
Caroline Cochran
Oklo
Bradley Dunkin
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Uuganbayar Otgonbaatar
Exelon
John Parsons
Sloan School of Management, MIT
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