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India’s PFBR attains criticality at last
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed it “a proud moment for India” when on April 6 the 500-MWe, sodium-cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved initial criticality. This milestone, which comes some 22 years after the continually delayed PFBR project began, marks India’s entrance into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear program, which has the ultimate goal of supporting the country’s nuclear power program with its significant thorium reserves.
Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management (ANFM 2025)
Mr. Jeffrey L. Bradfute currently works for Westinghouse Electric Company where he holds the position of Senior Vice President, Americas PWR Fuel in the Nuclear Fuel Business. He has accumulated over 30 years of industry experience, working for both Westinghouse and the nuclear utility South Carolina Electric & Gas. His responsibilities include overseeing the Americas PWR Fuel business, which provides nuclear fuel, components, fuel-related engineering services, and technology. Additionally, he is responsible for zirconium/hafnium sales and components/services for the production of radioisotopes in the Americas region.
Mr. Bradfute received his BSNE (Summa cum Laude) from the University of Cincinnati, an MSE degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a licensed professional engineer. He serves on several university advisory boards, including the NCSU Nuclear Engineering Department Advisory Council, the University of Michigan Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Advisory Board, and the Texas AMU Nuclear Engineering Advisory Council. Mr. Bradfute is an active member of the American Nuclear Society, has helped organize numerous conferences, and has chaired RPD and two local sections.
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