Category: Energy
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and MATTHEW DALY
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems said its reactor is designed to operate in remote, off-grid and extreme environments for 40 years. It said it will draw on more than 70 years of nuclear expertise to provide safe, dependable and independent power for the military.
Power Magazine | Sonal C. Patel
“Passive safety and operational simplicity are fundamental to our Tactical Energy System design,” said Christina Back, GA-EMS vice president for nuclear technologies and materials. “Self-protecting UZrH fuel and pump-free natural-circulation cooling reduce reliance on active systems and operator intervention.”