Atomic Insights

One of the more frequently mentioned constraints on new nuclear power plant construction is the production of large steel components like reactor pressure vessels. Until recently, there was only one place outside of Russia - Japan Steel Works - with the capability to produce the 500 ton forgings required to allow the manufacture of a reactor pressure vessel without welding pieces together. I think Read More...

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