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What does 🚨 CRITICAL 🚨 mean when we talk about nuclear reactors? 🤔
We’ve got the answer, along with 7 other confusing nuclear energy terms demystified. ⬇️
energy.gov/ne/articles/what-…
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@INL helped power a record-setting journey on Mars! On Oct. 11, @NASA's Perseverance rover reached 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometers), surpassing the distance record formerly held by NASA's Opportunity rover. 🚀
Learn more:
🔗jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-pers…
🔗inl.gov/research-programs/sp…
NUCLEAR 101 (Nuclear Science Week Edition!) ⚛️: The sodium-cooled fast reactor uses liquid metal (sodium) as a coolant instead of water.
This allows the coolant to operate at higher temps and lower pressures to improve the efficiency of the system.
AIN’T IT GRAND?
@Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station is the first & only nuclear power plant to produce electricity in Mississippi.
It’s the largest single-unit nuclear power plant in the U.S., churning out more than 1,400 megawatts of power in the state!
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Unit 1 first connected to the grid on this day in 1984.
📷: @EntergyMS
America’s nuclear energy workforce is on the RISE. 📈
The 2026 U.S. Energy & Employment Report, published annually by @ENERGY, breaks down statistics across the energy industry.
⬇️ Read our breakdown of the 2026 workforce trends in the nuclear energy sector.
energy.gov/ne/articles/4-wor…
WATCH 👀: Incredible archival footage of the world’s first reactivity-initiated accident experiments at TREAT nearly 60 years ago!
This week is Nuclear Science Week, so we want to hear from you: What's one way nuclear science impacts our lives?
GOLD STANDARD SAFETY 🥇
Nuclear power plants maintain the highest standard for:
✅ Operational safety
✅ Security
✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Emergency preparedness
Read more: energy.gov/ne/enhanced-safet…
Snapshot 📸: @INL’s Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) features a unique core with 77 testing positions used every cycle.
energy.gov/ne/articles/7-fas…
Did you know microreactors could one day be used to power military bases, disaster recovery efforts, or remote locations where traditional infrastructure doesn’t exist? Learn more about microreactors ⬇️
energy.gov/ne/articles/what-…
THAT’S IT?
This is what 20 years’ worth of used nuclear fuel looks like safely stored at the former Maine Yankee nuclear plant.
The plant generated 119 billion kilowatt hours of reliable power from 1972-1996, which is enough to power half a million homes each year.
FLASHBACK 📸: Take a peek into @INL’s history, spanning decades of research and discovery.
Want to visit but can't make it? Check out these virtual tours. 👇
inl.gov/tours/
A strong U.S. nuclear sector is key to unleashing more affordable, reliable, and secure power for U.S. citizens.
Meet Monticello 👋
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant near Minneapolis generates more than 10% of Minnesota’s electricity. ⚡
@XcelEnergy
THE MORE YOU KNOW: Capacity factor allows energy buffs to examine the reliability of various power plants and measures how often a plant is running at maximum power.
THAT’S FAST 🏃 See how fast reactors use high-energy neutrons to drastically improve fuel efficiency, waste reduction, and performance of nuclear power plants.
energy.gov/ne/articles/nucle…
TRIFECTA: Browns Ferry is home to 3️⃣ boiling-water reactors that produce up to 3,400 megawatts of power in Alabama and is one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity. ⚡
Unit 1 first connected to the grid on this day in 1973!
📷: @TVAnews
