# @generationatomic on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-06-12T12:29:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Generation Atomic (@generationatomic) — https://gondola.cc/generationatomic

## Caption

Making history this Wattage Wednesday!

The U.S. Department of Defense is developing a game-changing transportable microreactor under Project Pele to meet the military's growing need for reliable, clean energy in remote or isolated locations. 

The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) is working with BWX Technologies to deliver a 1-5 MWe high-temperature gas-cooled reactor prototype to Idaho National Laboratory for testing in 2025.

Jeff Waksman, a program manager at SCO, explained that the DOD sees microreactors as a way to provide power in challenging environments while also reducing reliance on fossil fuels for both climate and strategic reasons. The exhaust from the Pele reactor is simply hot air, making it suitable for various applications like heating, desalination, and even synthetic fuel production.

Project Pele's modular design, using standard shipping containers, allows for easy transport and rapid deployment. The self-contained reactor module houses all the radioactive components, minimizing the need for extensive on-site maintenance. This transportable power system could greatly simplify logistics for the military.

Extensive testing at INL, under the authorization of the Department of Energy and with guidance from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will validate the microreactor's safety, performance, and mobility. The success of Project Pele could pave the way for commercial spin-offs, driving down costs and expanding the reach of advanced nuclear technology in both military and civilian sectors.
#ProjectPele #BWXT #GenerationAtomic #AdvancedNuclear #WattageWednesday

Sources: 
https://www.bwxt.com/news/2022/06/09/BWXT-to-Build-First-Advanced-Microreactor-in-United-States 
https://www.ans.org/news/article-5308/project-pele-in-context-an-update-on-the-dods-microreactor-plans/

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generationatomic, advancednuclear, projectpele, bwxt, wattagewednesday

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