Research Collaborations
University of Texas at Austin
Industry & International Collaboration
University of Texas at Austin
Four consecutive senior design projects (2022–2025) with the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering examined the feasibility of deep underground SMRs — spanning reactor sizing and configuration, downhole heat exchanger design, thermal-hydraulic process simulation, and techno-economic analysis. This multi-year collaboration, guided by
Four consecutive senior design projects (2022–2025) with the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering examined the feasibility of deep underground SMRs — spanning reactor sizing and configuration, downhole heat exchanger design, thermal-hydraulic process simulation, and techno-economic analysis. This multi-year collaboration, guided by NuWells co-founder Dr. Derek Haas, forms the technical foundation of the NuWells concept.
Robert Gordon University
Industry & International Collaboration
University of Texas at Austin
Our approach to converting shaft-drilling techniques into pressure-rated containment vessels is grounded in Founder Paul Boone's master's research on large-bore well design for underground hydrogen storage, completed at Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, Scotland (2024).
Canadian Research Partnerships
Industry & International Collaboration
Industry & International Collaboration
NuWells is developing collaborations with Canadian institutions to validate the safety case for underground nuclear power — including planned experimental work on passive heat transfer from a reactor to surrounding rock, and sub-scale wellbore demonstration testing at specialized facilities in Alberta.
Industry & International Collaboration
Industry & International Collaboration
Industry & International Collaboration
NuWells engages reactor developers and international well-technology institutes to exchange validation data and testing capability.
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