Day: April 22, 2025
Global nuclear power capacity to reach 494GW by 2035, driven by advancements in SMRs and clean energy shift, says GlobalData
The global nuclear power sector has witnessed steady growth in recent years, driven by the need for low-carbon baseload power, energy security, and a renewed interest in decarbonizing industrial sectors. New capacity additions, advancements in reactor technology with small modular reactors (SMRs) emerging as a transformative solution, and supportive policies have contributed to increased generation…
Read MoreDraft AISC Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review
CHICAGO – A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 303 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2027. This draft of the standard includes…
Read MoreAI and Gaming Platform Aims to Revolutionize Emergency Pipeline Training
This new training framework simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform. Credit: Donna Malak/Texas A&M Engineering The Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corporation are creating a training platform that simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform. Researchers and industry partners are looking to…
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