VTRnuclear

VTR is a one-of-a-kind research tool capable of performing large-scale research and development simply not possible today.

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

.@ENERGY issued a record of decision to build a sodium-cooled fast test reactor at @INL.
If appropriated by Congress, @VTRnuclear would be the first fast spectrum test reactor to operate in the United States in nearly three decades.

Read more here: https://t.co/1wLlyhFsnn

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

⚛️ #NUCLEAR MILESTONE ⚛️

@ENERGY issued a record of decision to build a sodium-cooled fast test reactor @INL.

If appropriated by Congress, the Versatile Test Reactor would be the first fast spectrum test reactor to operate in the U.S. in nearly 30 years. ⬇️⬇️

@VTRnuclear

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Big news! ⚛️
@ENERGY selects sodium-cooled fast reactor design for the @VTRnuclear at @INL.
If appropriated by Congress, VTR would be the first fast spectrum test reactor to operate in the U.S. in nearly three decades

[Office of Nuclear Energy | US Department of Energy @GovNuclear]

UPDATE: @ENERGY selects sodium-cooled fast reactor design for a Versatile Test Reactor in Idaho. If appropriated by Congress, VTR would be the first fast spectrum test reactor to operate in the U.S. in nearly three decades

Read more: https://t.co/qQjAYPnNwW

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Join us June 20 & 21 for an online workshop exploring how @VTRnuclear could provide an irradiated test bed to assist in determining radiation effects in accelerator materials.

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

Join @illinoistech & @Fermilab for an online workshop exploring how @VTRnuclear could provide an irradiation testbed to assist in determining radiation effects in accelerator materials. ⚛️

Tune in daily June 20-21 starting 7 a.m. MT ➡️ https://t.co/3Sp70WO2Fx

#nuclear #energy

[Office of Nuclear Energy | US Department of Energy @GovNuclear]

RESULTS ARE IN: @ENERGY released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for its proposed Versatile Test Reactor project. The fast test reactor could accelerate the development of innovative nuclear energy technologies.

Review the Final EIS: https://t.co/bEmyzV6icl

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Happy #EarthDay from VTR!

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

Before sodium-cooled pool-type fast reactors like @VTRnuclear can become a reality, understanding how fluids & solids within the reactor will interact is key. ⚛️

@INL & @MIT performed computational fluid dynamic simulations to explore: https://t.co/zMkD7gUN26

#research #energy

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

VTR will support research, development, and demonstration of innovative nuclear energy technologies that can supply the world with abundant carbon-free energy.
Learn more: https://t.co/eNQJGbFwA7

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

.@INL & @argonne researchers are focused on radiation safety analyzing key areas of @VTRnuclear. VTR will provide very high fast neutron flux irradiation capabilities needed for #advancedReactor deployment. ⚛️

Radiation protection & shielding analyses ➡️ https://t.co/sZzomeDTF3

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Why the Versatile Test Reactor is Key to Our Carbon-Free-Energy Future. The world is facing a serious dilemma: How do we achieve energy equity for a growing population while also transitioning to clean-energy sources to combat climate change?

Read: https://t.co/eVzjsjcv2B

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Fostering New Technologies for the World’s Clean-Energy Future. Learn why VTR is important for the U.S. and the world's energy future 🌎. Watch ➡️ https://t.co/QJiVfpldPG
#VTR #FutureOfNuclear #ResearchandDevelopment

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Why the Versatile Test Reactor is Key to Our Carbon-Free-Energy Future. The world is facing a serious dilemma: How do we achieve energy equity for a growing population while also transitioning to clean-energy sources to combat climate change?

Learn more: https://t.co/RwKDqci6Yd

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

.@INL & @argonne researchers are focused on radiation safety analyzing key areas of @VTRnuclear. VTR will provide very high fast neutron flux irradiation capabilities needed for #advancedReactor deployment. ⚛️

Radiation protection & shielding analyses ➡️ https://t.co/QjAaYwZuu7

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

VTR gives engineers, scientists & researchers a lab that will support a variety of research needs. VTR will help streamline studies and integrate variables into comprehensive insights that spark technological innovation and breakthroughs. Learn more: https://t.co/wToFg7lt6G

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

Before sodium-cooled pool-type fast reactors like @VTRnuclear can become a reality, understanding how fluids & solids within the reactor will interact is key. ⚛️

@INL & @MIT performed computational fluid dynamic simulations to explore: https://t.co/zMkD7gUN26

#research #energy

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Congratulations to the newest members selected for @ENERGY's Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee. @VTRnuclear's Executive Director Kemal Pasamehmetoglu was chosen as one of 11 new committee members that will advise @SecGranholm and @eeregov on #nuclearenergy programs.

[Office of Nuclear Energy | US Department of Energy @GovNuclear]

BREAKING: @ENERGY selects 11 new members to serve on its Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee. Meet the new members that will advise @SecGranholm and our office in helping to plan, manage and implement our nuclear energy program.
https://t.co/mczbAsEkhv

[VTRnuclear @VTRnuclear]

Why the Versatile Test Reactor is Key to Our Carbon-Free-Energy Future. The world is facing a serious dilemma: How do we achieve energy equity for a growing population while also transitioning to clean-energy sources to combat climate change?

https://t.co/8YNep6moRn

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

.@INL & @argonne researchers are focused on radiation safety analyzing key areas of @VTRnuclear. VTR will provide very high fast neutron flux irradiation capabilities needed for #advancedReactor deployment. ⚛️

Radiation protection & shielding analyses ➡️ https://t.co/1Plj9G0Md3

[Idaho Falls Magazine @idahofallsmag]

Chris currently leads digital engineering on the Versatile Test Reactor, National Reactor Innovation Center and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) digital twin programs at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). https://t.co/w2muG1mC1t

[Idaho National Lab @INL]

Before sodium-cooled pool-type fast reactors like @VTRnuclear can become a reality, understanding how fluids & solids within the reactor will interact is key. ⚛️

@INL & @MIT performed computational fluid dynamic simulations to explore: https://t.co/zMkD7gUN26

#research #energy