UT is asking the Legislature for $48 million in 'exceptional items.' Here's what

[Marlin]

UT is asking the Legislature for $48 million in 'exceptional items.' Here's what it wants

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/education/2023/01/10/university-of-texas-austin-tx-legislature-2023-requests-millions-cybersecurity-covid-research/69779423007/

[Mounder]

Digital molten salt reactor
UT is requesting $18.5 million for research and the creation of digital models of a molten salt reactor, which is a nuclear reactor that uses hot fluoride or chloride salt as fuel.

[fiveeleven]

I recall sitting in a classroom at the INEL facility listening to Doc Rencher espouse the simplicity of a molten-salt reactor design. 1979. AIW.

[Marlin]

I recall sitting in a classroom at the INEL facility listening to Doc Rencher espouse the simplcity of a molten-salt reactor design. 1979. AIW.

Luved Doc Wrencher. Wonderful stories.

[GLW]

I recall sitting in a classroom at the INEL facility listening to Doc Rencher espouse the simplcity of a molten-salt reactor design. 1979. AIW.

H.R.6260 - Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980, 96th Congress (1979-1980)

Introduced in House (01/23/1980)

Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish research, development, and demonstration programs involving magnetic fusion energy systems to: (1) construct and operate a fusion engineering test facility by 1986; (2) construct and operate a magnetic fusion demonstration facility before the end of this century; (3) maintain and expand the base programs for fusion energy research and the development and testing of appropriate alternative confinement technologies; (4) maintain a strong research and development program in advanced fusion fuels; and (5) ensure an uninterrupted source of scientific and engineering talent from institutions of higher learning to support such effort. Requires such programs to include a study of the potential of using fusion energy for the production of synthetic fuels and the electrification of ground transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information promoting the practical uses of fusion energy.

1979 was the year when "turning nuclear aspirations into physical reality" died,....