Virginia-based BWX Technologies (BWXT) is working to restart its TRISO (tri iso-structural) nuclear fuel production line and is planning to expand its capacity within the next year, a statement by the company said.The statement said the expansion of the existing TRISO fuel production capability will position the company to meet new demands by customers, including the US Department of Defense microreactors, space reactors, and civil advanced reactors.
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