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Powered on! The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Operational Energy (OE) team is celebrating the construction and installation of the GridStar® Flow system, a redox flow battery solution designed for long-duration, large-capacity energy storage applications. The flow system is installed at Fort Carson, Colorado, and ERDC has led the technical evaluation and project management since 2022. “Today marks a significant milestone not only for ERDC, but also for the future of energy storage and sustainability at Fort Carson,” said Dr. Andrew Nelson, director of ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6UNB5hu

“Reforming the Bonneville Power Administration” Kenneth W. Costello and David Haarmeyer Fall 1992 VOL. 12 NO. 2 (https://lnkd.in/e48DC6Fz) Introduction The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is the power marketing agency for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS), which also consists of the Pacific Northwest generating facilities operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and nonpower-related projects of the Bureau of Reclamation. Taken together, the accounting value of the FCRPS’s total assets as of the end of September 1991 was over $15 billion. In 1991, the BPA marketed over $2.2 billion worth of electricity from 30 federally built powerplants.’ https://lnkd.in/eN-HBcJQ #energy #regulations #experience #research #future #opportunity #strategy #management #people #electricity #power #utilities #renewables #sustainability #legislation

“Reforming the Bonneville Power Administration” Kenneth W. Costello and David Haarmeyer Fall 1992 VOL. 12 NO. 2 (https://lnkd.in/e48DC6Fz) Introduction The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is the power marketing agency for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS), which also consists of the Pacific Northwest generating facilities operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and nonpower-related projects of the Bureau of Reclamation. Taken together, the accounting value of the FCRPS’s total assets as of the end of September 1991 was over $15 billion. In 1991, the BPA marketed over $2.2 billion worth of electricity from 30 federally built powerplants.’ https://lnkd.in/eN-HBcJQ #energy #regulations #experience #research #future #opportunity #strategy #management #people #electricity #power #utilities #renewables #sustainability #legislation

Innovative Collaboration for Concrete Safety We’re excited to share a ground-breaking collaboration from earlier this year between Equans, the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and EDF Investment Delivery! Together, we’ve successfully field-tested the ALICS (Adaptive Lighting for the Inspection of Concrete Structures) device, developed by the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Nuclear Research Centre (ANRC). The ALICS device uses advanced imaging technology to inspect concrete structures for faults with unprecedented precision. In our recent field trial, it surveyed a 100-meter concrete flood defence wall, detecting even the smallest cracks that would typically go unnoticed by the human eye. Over 1.85 million images were analysed off-site, generating critical data on concrete defects that were summarised and submitted to EDF in a comprehensive report. This collaboration highlights how cutting-edge technology can improve the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure, paving the way for future advancements in structural inspection. #Innovation #ConcreteSafety #ALICS #Collaboration #EngineeringExcellence #Equans #UniversityOfStrathclyde #EDF #InfrastructureSafety #TechInEngineering Ian Marlow Billy Hay Emma Goldring Craig Povey Steven Bennett Alan Davidson Tony Cole Colin Graham Christian Duff Jason Rockwell-Kent

From 7.30 … the narrative on the use of nuclear / small modular reactors as a source of sustainable energy seems to be changing. Biden chose to announce this at the IBEW conference. Expect similar narratives and change of stance to trickle into political deliveries of other western jurisdictions in the near future. Source: CNBC #nuclear #smr #uranium

The United States Department of Defense is scouting for new clean power resources on its vast and numerous bases. The aim is to cut dependence on off-base civilian electrical infrastructure. New, enhanced #geothermal energy systems are beginning to offer that opportunity, and the United States Air Force is already exploring how to deploy them for producing green #hydrogen.

Another important step along the road to a cleaner, greener energy mix in the UK.

Did you ever think you'd see a #nuclear reactor on wheels? The United States Department of Defense is working on the food truck of nuclear energy: a high-temperature gas #microreactor that can be transported to local US military bases to deliver snack-sized (1-5MW) servings of clean energy. Through Project Pele, the first prototype microreactor will be manufactured by BWX Technologies, Inc. and driven by truck to the Idaho National Laboratory for testing in 2026. This is a trailblazing initiative not just due to the advanced reactor technology, but also the #innovative use cases it opens up. BWXT will use the experience from Project Pele to advance a system of modular, factory-fabricated 50MW reactors that can be transported via rail, ship or truck to all sorts of end users: remote communities, critical infrastructure, natural disaster sites, and beyond.

Participei hoje no 1° VERA. The VERA project is co-funded by the European Commission under the European Civil Protection Mechanism and aims to enhance cross-border cooperation and coordination among civil protection agencies. The project primarily focuses on three hazards: wildfires, floods, and industrial accidents, including nuclear accidents. As part of the project, a platform is being developed that focuses on mapping vulnerable elements, covering population density, and simulating the development of hazard events. This approach allows for the mapping of affected areas, providing critical information about potential damages and losses to exposed elements. This information helps to identify priority areas both in the planning phase and in response to the simulated hazard event. In addition to presenting the project's developments, this event will explore the complementarity of the VERA platform with key projects, tools, and programs used at the European level within the field of civil protection – e.g., Copernicus, Galileo.