Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA
2 days ago · Nuclear power reactors produce energy by initiating and controlling a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Currently, over 400 such reactors in 32 countries provide about 10 per …
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? | IAEA
Sep 13, 2023 · Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW (e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of …
What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 15, 2022 · What is the Nuclear Fuel Cycle? The nuclear fuel cycle is an industrial process involving various steps to produce electricity from uranium in nuclear power reactors. The …
What are Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs)? | IAEA
Mar 11, 2025 · Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are nuclear fission reactors in which either the fuel and/or the coolant is a molten salt. Molten salt is salt which liquifies at elevated temperatures …
Small Modular Reactors: Advances in SMR Developments 2024
Jul 7, 2024 · This publication aims to provide Member States with a concise overview of the latest developments regarding SMR technology worldwide. It explores SMRs under development, …
Fast-neutron reactors, Fast nuclear reactors | IAEA
Jan 18, 2022 · Sodium cooled fast reactors, lead and lead–bismuth cooled fast reactors and gas cooled fast reactors are currently being developed at national and international levels in …
Nuclear research reactors | IAEA
Nov 11, 2024 · Research reactors are nuclear reactors used for research, development, education and training. They produce neutrons for use in industry, medicine, agriculture and …
Nuclear Power Reactors in the World | IAEA
Jul 23, 2025 · This is the 43rd edition of Reference Data Series No. 2, which presents the most recent reactor data available to the IAEA. It contains summarized information as of the end of …
International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles …
Fast neutron reactors and related fuel cycles are widely recognized as key to the long-term sustainability of nuclear power. Unlike conventional thermal reactors, fast reactors can use fuel …
IAEA Outlook for Nuclear Power Increases for Fourth Straight Year ...
Sep 16, 2024 · The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its annual projections for the expansion of nuclear power for a fourth successive year. World nuclear …