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Russia to Build Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research Complex by 2017 RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED 22.07.2014 Russia's Scientific Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) has received a license for the construction of a Polyfunctional Radiochemical Complex (PRC), according to NIIAR website. "By the beginning of 2017, a new six-story PRC building, an administrative building, modular compressor stations, utility infrastructure will be built on RIAR’s compound," the statement said. The PRC was designed as next-generation plant prototype for fast neutron reactor fuel cycle research and technology testing. Fast neutron reactors can vastly increase the efficiency of the nuclear fuel cycle by using the uranium-238 isotope recovered from recycling nuclear fuel after use in conventional nuclear power reactors. Only several counties have fast reactor technology, with Russia being the world leader in this area. Other news: Russia May Sign Agreement to Build 8 Reactors in Iran A source close to the negotiations told journalists Thursday. Hungary Enacts Law to Expand Nuclear Power With Russian Aid Hungary’s president has signed a bill into law to expand a nuclear power plant in the country with Russian assistance. Hungary Lawmakers OK Russia Nuclear Plant Deal Russia will provide Hungary a loan of up to 10 billion euros ($13.5 billion) - around 80 percent of construction costs. |
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