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A new international standard to ensure reliability of hydroelectric turbines
Quebec residents enjoy more reliable and economical electricity thanks to research using neutrons. Now, Hydro-Quebec is leading an initiative by the International Electrotechnical Commission to develop a new international standard that will ensure the long-term reliability and prevent losses from hydroelectric turbine failures.
Read MoreCanada is realizing a return of over 3 times its investment in neutron beam laboratories
Assessments of national facilities dedicated to neutron beams in the U.S. and U.K. found that they produce social and economic benefits worth at least double the investment. Canada, with its multipurpose neutron source model, is realizing a return on investment in its neutron facilities of at least 3 times.
Read MoreNeutrons Advance Safety for the Long-Term Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel
Social acceptance of nuclear power is linked to the safe, permanent disposal of its used fuel and nuclear waste. Researchers at Western University use neutron beams to generate key knowledge
about the long-term reliability of used-fuel storage containers—knowledge that has proven essential for the licensing of geologic repositories.
Read MoreA Decade of Feeder Studies for Canadian Nuclear Power
Canada’s fleet of nuclear power plants have realized impacts worth hundreds of millions from research supported by a decade of stress measurements using neutron beams to ensure their safe, reliable and economic operations.
Read MorePredicting the Reliability of Turbines for Hydro Power
Hydro-Québec is using stress data from the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) to improve electricity generation from hydroelectric dams.
Read MoreEnhancing the Power Plant Reliability in the UK
Operators of nuclear power plants use stress data from the CNBC to ensure safe, reliable and economic operations.
Read MoreManaging the Aging of Nuclear Power Stations in Japan
Stress data obtained at the CNBC contributed to a guide that is used by nuclear operators in Japan to inform decisions about expensive replacements of in-core components that may be susceptible to cracking.
Read MorePart 1: Responding to Cracked Feeders at Point Lepreau
New Brunswick Power accessed neutron beams to obtain critical knowledge to understand unexpected incidents at its nuclear power plant and assure its safe and reliable operations.
Read MorePart 2: Managing Continued Risk of Feeder Cracking at Point Lepreau
Stress data from an array of feeder pipes obtained with neutron beams assists NB Power to manage the cracking issues and informs decision-making about the timing of its refurbishment.
Read MorePart 3: Assuring Exports, Relicensing of the Reactor Fleet, and Qualification of Innovation
The Canadian nuclear industry rose to immediate challenges posed by the cracking issues, employing neutron beams as part of their research on materials. That research provided confidence to continue with a multi-billion export project, enabled all the stations to assure safety for continued, and resulted in spin-off technology.
Read MorePart 4: Maximizing Operating Time and Solving the Cracking Issues Industry-Wide
Operators of nuclear power plants using Canadian technology joined together to study the cracking issues observed at Point Lepreau and later at Gentilly-2, and ultimately solved the underlying issue for all Canadian reactors.
Read MoreAssisting Non-Proliferation Through Fuel Development
Studies of nuclear fuel at the CNBC help Canada to contribute to global nuclear security.
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