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X-energy raises $700M in latest funding round
Advanced reactor developer X-energy has announced that it has closed an oversubscribed Series D financing round of approximately $700 million. The funding proceeds are expected to be used to help continue the expansion of its supply chain and the commercial pipeline for its Xe-100 advanced small modular reactor and TRISO-X fuel, according the company.
C. Phillip McGinnis, Emory D. Collins, Reginald Hall, J. Keith Johnson, Alan M. Krichinsky, Bradley D. Patton, Joel T. Shor, Raymond J. Vedder
Nuclear Technology | Volume 77 | Number 2 | May 1987 | Pages 210-219
Technical Paper | Radioactive Waste Management | doi.org/10.13182/NT77-210
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A unique evaporation/thermal denitration process was developed, operated, and maintained successfully at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to permit the solidification and safe storage of ∼1000 kg of highly radioactive and fissile uranium, containing ∼75% 235U, ∼10% 233U, and ∼140 ppm 232U. The project, called the Consolidated Edison Uranium Solidification Program, was carried out to prepare a stable uranium form for long-term, safe storage. During the project, the uranium nitrate solution was divided into ∼400 batches, which were successfully processed. Details of the process development, equipment maintenance, and operating expertise are described.