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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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BWXT will scout potential TRISO fuel production sites in Wyoming
BWX Technologies Inc. announced today that its Advanced Technologies subsidiary has signed a cooperation agreement with the state of Wyoming to evaluate locations and requirements for siting a potential new TRISO nuclear fuel fabrication facility in the state.
Richard H. Williamson, Edward J. Hanrahan
Nuclear Technology | Volume 39 | Number 1 | June 1978 | Pages 10-17
Technical Paper | Energy Modeling and Forecasting / Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/NT78-A17002
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
The application of a combined set of energy and economic models describing the complex interactions of the nation’s energy system improved the planning processes at the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration for new technology development. The models include econometric techniques for macroeconomic projections, input-output techniques for sector detail, linear programming approaches for resource allocation, and accounting tools for other physical constraints. Comparison studies on the use of energy prices alone versus a combination of energy prices and new technology show that new technology permits higher gross national product growth rate, more jobs, lower delivered energy prices, and improved energy-economic efficiency.