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Second round of Launch Pad selections includes eight newcomers
The National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory has announced 13 project selections across 12 companies for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, a Department of Energy–led program that integrates reactor and fuel facility authorization, testing, and deployment support for private nuclear developers.
The Launch Pad emerged from the Reactor Pilot Program and Fuel Line Pilot Program.
According to INL, projects selected include reactor development and nuclear fuel cycle advancements, including fabrication, enrichment, and conversion technologies.
D. Ponce, R.W. Callis, W.P. Cary, M. Condon, H.J. Grunloh, Y. Gorelov, R.A. Legg, J. Lohr, R.C. O'Neill, R. Cool, Y. Demers, S. Raftopoulos
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 39 | Number 2 | March 2001 | Pages 1121-1125
Plasma Engineering, Heating, and Current Drive | doi.org/10.13182/FST01-A11963395
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The 110 GHz Electron Cyclotron Heating System on the DIII–D tokamak is being upgraded by the installation of additional gyrotrons, versatile launchers, and an improved control system. A total of six gyrotrons in the 1 MW class will be available for experiments during the 2001 experimental campaign. The installation will be described and the operational experience to date will be presented.