Organization: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

The Short Report, July 10, 2019: Nuclear power, future skills, health tech

A planned $100-million infusion for Alberta’s artificial intelligence sector — promised in February by then-governing NDP leader Rachel Notley — is on hold, as Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party scrutinizes the investment. Edmonton-based AI hub Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) was slated to to use some of the funds to open a Calgary office, but…

CNL seeking input for its proposal to build small nuclear reactors at Chalk River

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has received more than 70 responses to its request for expression of interest in its small modular reactors (SMR) to determine its future course in their development and commercialization. The responses include SMR technology developers, the nuclear supply chain and R&D institutions as well as potential host communities. SMRs comprise a…

CNL lays out 10-year vision for transformation of Chalk River nuclear facility

The transition of the storied nuclear facility at Chalk River ON to the private sector and its future role in scientific research is becoming clear with the release of a 10-year strategic plan by its new owner Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). Increasing R&D collaboration with domestic and international partners and a greater commercial focus will become the norm following the shutdown of the National Research Universal (NRU) reactor on March 31/18 as CNL seeks to leverage both internal and external S&T capabilities into new or enhanced products and markets.

Nuclear materials testing laboratory set to open

A new $17-million Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory (RMTL) at Queen’s Univ is awaiting final commissioning this year to assist in advancing the safety and economy of nuclear power. The facility uses a proton accelerator to test materials for stress and temperature when inside a nuclear reactor that could lead to design changes to make them…

CNL’s hydrogen labs get $55-million upgrade

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has announced completion of a $55-million upgrade to its Hydrogen Isotopes Technology Laboratory (HITL) to help researchers to improve the safe operation of nuclear reactors and develop clean energy technologies. A subsidiary of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, CNL is awaiting the federal government’s decision on who will take over its…

CNL’s hydrogen labs get $55-million upgrade

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has announced completion of a $55-million upgrade to its Hydrogen Isotopes Technology Laboratory (HITL) to help researchers to improve the safe operation of nuclear reactors and develop clean energy technologies. A subsidiary of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, CNL is awaiting the federal government’s decision on who will take over its…

Terrestrial Energy to contract with CNL

Terrestrial Energy Inc (TEI) has signed a letter of intent with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for services including R&D work to bring its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology to the engineering blueprint stage. TEI was formed in 2013 to commercialization IMSR technology for small modular reactors designed for use in remote communities and industrial…