No heat removal or electricity generating machinery? In the 1940's, such "criticality" was achieved by two small chunks of uranium and a screwdriver. This "criticality" was nothing more than a cheap publicity trick.
Denis, in the Manhattan Project era scientists were confirming that criticality was possible. I agree that the work now isn't a full demonstration, but it will provide data helpful for licensing. The July 4 deadline is just for publicity.
Aalo does not use TRISO. They opted to use standard fuel to minimise the supply chain risk associated with HALEU. See https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/low-enriched-uranium-could-offer-faster-deployment-small-reactors--reeii-2026-03-24/.
You are correct and we will update. Thanks.
No heat removal or electricity generating machinery? In the 1940's, such "criticality" was achieved by two small chunks of uranium and a screwdriver. This "criticality" was nothing more than a cheap publicity trick.
Denis, in the Manhattan Project era scientists were confirming that criticality was possible. I agree that the work now isn't a full demonstration, but it will provide data helpful for licensing. The July 4 deadline is just for publicity.