NANO Nuclear Energy Completes Retrofit of its New York State Nuclear Technology Testing Facility
- Successful completion of multimillion-dollar testing facility on schedule
- Strategic location near NYC headquarters for better operational efficiency
- Facility equipped with advanced testing capabilities including Liquid-Metal Test Loop and thermal chamber
- Development of ALIP technology for potential commercial applications in both terrestrial and space sectors
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NANO Nuclear completes testing facility for their microreactors and ALIP subsystem - enabling critical non-nuclear validation before regulatory processes.
The completion of NANO Nuclear's testing facility in Westchester County represents a significant operational milestone in their technology development roadmap. This multimillion-dollar facility establishes the infrastructure necessary for non-nuclear testing - a critical preliminary phase in reactor development that must precede regulatory licensing.
The facility's focus on testing the Annular Linear Induction Pump (ALIP) is technically significant. ALIPs use electromagnetic forces to circulate liquid metal or molten salt coolants without moving parts, potentially enhancing reliability by eliminating mechanical failure points common in conventional pumping systems. This technology has applications in both NANO Nuclear's microreactors and as a standalone commercial product.
The test center's specialized equipment is precisely what's needed at this development stage:
- The liquid-metal and molten-salt test loop will validate fluid dynamics models
- Magnetic field mapping systems will characterize electromagnetic properties
- The thermal chamber will assess material behavior at high temperatures
This facility enables NANO Nuclear to collect empirical data that can validate their computer models - an essential step before advancing to more complex integration phases. The company's intent to commercialize the ALIP separately from their reactors suggests a multi-product strategy that could potentially generate revenue before full reactor deployment.
The facility's proximity to corporate headquarters in New York City creates operational efficiencies while providing a demonstration venue for stakeholders and partners. Additionally, the collaboration with aRobotics Company leverages specialized engineering expertise for the mechanical build-out.
While this development represents important progress, it's worth noting this marks the beginning of the testing phase rather than its conclusion. The testing planned throughout 2025 will inform design refinements and future regulatory submissions, making this an early-stage development milestone in what is typically a lengthy commercialization process for nuclear technologies.
Facility operations to commence shortly to construct and test NANO Nuclear’s ALIP subsystem as well as key components of its microreactors in development
New York, N.Y., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear technology and energy company, today announced the completion of the retrofitting of its multimillion-dollar demonstration and testing facility in Westchester County, New York.
The facility is now ready to play a central role in supporting the non-nuclear mechanical and thermal test work necessary to develop its microreactors (in particular ZEUSTM) and commercial products, such as its Annular Linear Induction Pump (ALIP), a critical non-nuclear subsystem for liquid metal and molten salt reactor technologies which NANO Nuclear plans to separately commercialize in the coming years. Testing at the Westchester facility is expected to commence shortly and continue throughout 2025 and into the future. The data generated will contribute to the final design and integration strategy for ALIP in both terrestrial and space reactor applications.
The facility retrofit was executed in collaboration with aRobotics Company, a New York-based engineering and advanced fabrication firm specializing in robotic systems, component inspection, and high-precision prototyping. The firm led the mechanical build-out of the facility and the fabrication of test hardware and support structures for the development of NANO Nuclear’s products, as well as NANO Nuclear’s ongoing SBIR Phase III commercialization program for ALIP.
“The Westchester County demonstration facility has been completed on schedule and to specification, and we’re pleased to extend our collaboration on critical ALIP components and our broader reactor portfolio with aRobotics, a fellow New York State headquartered company,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. “This multimillion‑dollar facility will be central to our R&D program, giving us the resources to conduct essential physical testing and confirm that our non‑nuclear systems perform at their highest level.”
Figure 1 - Image of Redeveloped NANO Nuclear’s Demonstration Facility for Key Components of its Nuclear Microreactor Designs in Westchester County, NY.
The newly redeveloped testing site includes:
- A Liquid-Metal and Molten-Salt Test Loop for evaluating fluid dynamics and pump efficiency.
- A magnetic field mapping system for characterizing ALIP’s electromagnetic properties.
- A custom-engineered thermal chamber for assessing high-temperature material behavior and component resilience.
“Completing the redevelopment of this dedicated test facility is a significant milestone in our ALIP roadmap,” said Dr. Carlos O. Maidana, Head of Thermal Hydraulics and Space Program at NANO Nuclear. “The ability to perform real-time, high-fidelity component testing allows us to validate software models and refine system performance before moving to larger-scale assembly.”
Figure 2 - Image of NANO Nuclear’s Annular Linear Induction Pump (ALIP) Technology Model (left) and Liquid-Metal and Molten-Salt Test Loop (right).
The Westchester County demonstration facility will serve as a high-fidelity mechanical testbed for subsystems critical to reactor operation. These tests will inform future licensing, support industrial partnerships, and advance NANO Nuclear’s development, regulatory licensing and commercialization objectives. The facility now houses NANO Nuclear’s Liquid‑Metal and Molten‑Salt Test Loop, along with a magnetic‑field mapping system that will support development and commercialization activities for ALIP. In addition, a purpose‑built heat chamber, designed for evaluating reactor components and subsystems, has been installed at the site.
“This facility gives us the infrastructure to simulate core pump operations in a safe, non-nuclear setting,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear. “It’s close proximity to our New York City corporate headquarters enhances operational coordination and will serve as a valuable hub for collaborators and stakeholders to observe the development process firsthand.”
About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.
Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.), “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.
Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.
HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.
NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon's surface.
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