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New Generation Reactor Studies

Having been convinced that the “Molten Salt Reactor” – MSR is the most efficient nuclear energy system to process thorium since 2016, Dr. Tarık Öğüt, the Chair of FIGES and Dr. Reşat Uzmen, known for his studies on nuclear fuels and nuclear materials, have started to work on establishing relationships with the international entities, companies, and research centers. Several seminars have been organized to explain why thorium fuel cyclic MSR is important for Turkey to various scientific organizations, including the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey – TÜBİTAK.

Samofar Project

As a result of the negotiations carried out with the project coordinator for being included in the EU-funded SAMOFAR project, which involve various participants from Europe, FIGES was accepted into the SAMOFAR project as an active observer within the scope of a substantial business package.

Scientific and Technical Activities

To introduce the Molten Salt Reactors using the thorium fuel cycle in Turkey and generate a discussion among the expert scientists on the subject, FİGES has participated in and contributed to several domestic and abroad symposiums and workshops focusing on the thorium energy, as well as the 4th Generation nuclear reactor technologies.

National ETR Project

By using the experience and knowledge gained since 2016, FİGES has funded a project to develop an MSR-type reactor. Leveraging the communication network, as well as the calculation experience accumulated during the SAMOFAR project, this project was launched with the goal of creating a solution for Turkey’s dependency on imports to meet her energy needs.

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