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Nano Nuclear wins Air Force contract for Kronos MMR
New York City–based advanced nuclear technology developer Nano Nuclear Energy has been awarded a Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract for its Kronos micro modular reactor (MMR) by AFWERX, the innovation and venture arm of the U.S. Air Force. The contract calls for AFWERX, with the 11th Civil Engineering Squadron, to explore the feasibility of deploying the Kronos MMR Energy System at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, D.C.
Humberto E. Garcia, Steven E. Aumeier, Ahmad Y. Al-Rashdan
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 194 | Number 4 | April 2020 | Pages 249-269
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2019.1698237
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
This paper examines the potential of embedded intelligence (EI) and the resultant implications of secure EI (SEI) and integrated state awareness (ISA) as disruptors in the advanced nuclear energy systems market. To this end, it reviews the state-of-the-art of EI in nuclear and other industries; discusses design trends, benefits, challenges, and opportunities; and addresses the rigorous development of SEI-driven approaches for achieving ISA and other smart functionalities (e.g., remote, flexible, and/or autonomous operations). It also defines concepts in such a way as to enable rigorous further development and identifies potential actions to capture opportunity, including the identification of areas for appropriate research, development, and demonstration.