Eletronuclear, founded in 1997, is the only company in Brazil that generates electricity from nuclear sources. It operates the Angra 1 (640 MW) and Angra 2 (1,350 MW) power plants, which produce 40% of all the energy consumed in Rio de Janeiro. The company focuses on diversifying electricity supplies and sustainability, which includes strict monitoring …
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In our recent study, we’ve made significant strides in comprehending the complex phenomena of concrete creep and shrinkage. This research significantly enhances our understanding of concrete behavior in crucial applications like nuclear power plants. It has the potential to drive improvements in construction techniques and materials. You can read the entire study now here.
We are pleased to announce the commencement of a post-doctoral internship lasting 18 months, which forms an integral part of the ongoing research efforts at the Institute of Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN). This research initiative is focused on understanding the aging process of concrete within the containment buildings of nuclear power plants, with a …
Through our EU-funded research, ZAG Slovenija and Laborelec identified two effective non-destructive corrosion testing techniques (NDTs) – Pulsed Eddy Current and half-cell Potential Mapping. These portable and cost-effective NDTs enable early detection of steel liner corrosion inside steel cylinder concrete pipes (SCCPs). To automate the inspection process, CEA developed a robotic platform with a manipulator, specifically designed for corrosion NDTs inside …
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As part of the ACES project, we work with irradiated rock samples, which are further examined in Hot Cells laboratories. The preparation of samples is very time and financially demanding. The cylindrical samples are only about 1 x 1 cm and 1 x 2 cm, and therefore the operator of the Hot Cells needs to …
Yesterday (June 1, 2021) we started irradiation of sixty aggregate samples. This is a very important phase in work package 5 Assessing the performance of irradiation of concrete. All samples were inserted into two capsules and put into active zone of light water research reactor LVR-15 being operated by Research centre Rez in Husinec-Rez near …
