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Deep Isolation launches borehole disposal demonstration program
Nuclear waste technology company Deep Isolation Nuclear has launched a multiyear demonstration program of its deep borehole technology for disposing of nuclear waste. The full-scale, at-depth deep borehole demonstration program is being done in collaboration with Halliburton, Amentum, NAC International, and Occlusion Nuclear Solutions, along with the Deep Borehole Demonstration Center (DBDC).
International Conference on Physics of Reactors 2022 Plenary SPeaker
Per F. Peterson is the Chief Nuclear Officer for Kairos Power, where he guides nuclear technology review and advises on scientific and technical topics for KP-FHR technology development and licensing. He is also a Distinguished Professor in the Dept. of Nuclear Engineering at U.C. Berkeley. His research and teaching at UC Berkeley focus on high-temperature fission energy systems, as well as topics related to the safety and security of nuclear materials and waste management.
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