Nuclear Engineering
-
Vanderbilt-initiated startup Zeno Power receives $15M from NASA to build tech to support lunar exploration
Zeno Power, a startup initiated through the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, is one of 11 American companies to receive funding from NASA to develop technologies that could support long-term exploration on the Moon and in space for the benefit of all. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
-
Vanderbilt research on nuclear safety offers new pathways for clean energy, leads to industry awards
Two leading energy companies that used a Vanderbilt-pioneered process to develop safer nuclear reactors received a prestigious technology award from the Electric Power Research Institute in June. Read MoreAug 10, 2022
-
Alert system for failing nuclear plant pipes uses thin films and sound vibrations
A failing pipe can be tough to spot. It may cause a puddle, produce another sign of damage, or simply burst before detection. A flooded kitchen or laundry room is messy and inconvenient, but the stakes are much, much higher in nuclear power plants – which on average contain many miles of pipeline. As concern... Read MoreOct 24, 2019