Articles tagged with Nuclear Power Systems
The University of Leicester and NASA's Glenn Research Center have successfully combined cutting-edge radioisotope power system technology with high-efficiency power convertor technology, demonstrating a new breed of space nuclear power systems.
The grant aims to develop an electrochemical system capable of recovering uranium from wastewater, improving ecosystem health and addressing uranium security. The project will focus on designing electrode materials for efficient uranium extraction and minimizing toxic waste.
The University of Leicester is collaborating with NASA to develop a novel Radioisotope Power System design and conduct laboratory tests. This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency of electrically heated simulators and Stirling convertor technologies, enabling spacecraft to venture into new frontiers. The project builds on previo...
A new MOF has been developed using a 'Merged-Net Strategy' inspired by skyscraper architecture, resulting in enhanced porosity and structural stability. The material exhibits superior water adsorption capacity and reusability compared to conventional MOFs.
Researchers at HSE University developed mathematical models to predict impact of nuclear power on Sustainable Development Index. Increasing nuclear power share to 20-25% could boost SDI, but scenarios with slower growth or reduction lead to lower increases.
The University of Leicester is collaborating with ispace to explore lunar night survivability using Radioisotope Heater Units on the Series 3 lunar lander and rovers. The team aims to develop new technology to survive the cryogenic environment of lunar nights, which can drop temperatures to -170 degrees Celsius.
A team of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used advanced machine learning to model the physico-chemical properties of a molten salt compound called FLiNaK, enabling accurate atomic-scale reproduction and prediction of behavior under specific reactor conditions. This computational framework can help character...