France-based advanced nuclear reactor startup Blue Capsule Technology has announced the start of construction of “Elise”, a new test rig for sodium at high temperatures.
The company said construction began this week at Peyrolles-en-Provence, outhern France, in collaboration with France-based industrial group CSTI Groupe.
Blue Capsule said Elise is the first installation on its development roadmap and is set to run for several years.
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