resonant nuteq

We have extensive knowledge and experience of the front-end nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear reactor auxiliary systems. Our team has spearheaded numerous fuel fabrication facility designs, catering to:

• Material Test Reactor (MTR) fuel and High-Temperature Reactors (HTR) fuel for gas-cooled and molten salt reactors
• A specific emphasis on TRi-structural ISOtropic (TRISO) fuel particles and graphite fuel elements, typically linked with GEN-IV nuclear reactors

Our in-house experts are adept at developing fuel fabrication facilities from laboratory to commercial scale. Our proactive integration of nuclear safety principles at the project’s onset sets us apart, ensuring compliance with regulating authorities and minimising project delays. Leveraging innovative technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, considering economic viability, we tailor solutions to modern nuclear fuel facility demands.

Our portfolio extends to:

• Uranium chemistry

• Medical isotope production: The design of a target plate production plant and the recommissioning or re-licensing of a target plate processing hot-cell

• Mineral processing plants containing radioactive substances

Resonant stands committed to supporting the global nuclear industry with cutting-edge engineering processes and systems, driving advancements in nuclear technology.

Resonant Nuteq is a leader in the energetic materials industry, with an unwavering focus on research and development programs for: 

• Rocket and satellite fuels
• Thruster catalysts and substrates for international clients
• Solid rocket fuel research for a South African-based company
• Spearheaded the development of a groundbreaking multipurpose nitration plant capable of producing RDX, PETN, and NTO in the same plant – a first in South Africa

In our journey, we’ve found inefficiencies and safety gaps in explosives processes and equipment. We’re developing innovative systems and equipment for enhanced safety and efficiency.

In collaboration with TCM Research, we are at the forefront of developing disruptive mineral processing technologies, particularly focusing on extracting minerals from various ore concentrates and mineral-containing substances using carbochlorination.

In these innovative processes, concentrates oxidise with chlorine gas at high temperatures, forming volatile metal chloride vapours. These vapours are then selectively condensed or desublimed at lower temperatures to separate different metal chlorides. Advanced distillation columns further isolate valuable metal chlorides, some of which are then converted to oxides or reduced to pure metals for commercial sale.

Initial tests demonstrate exceptional recovery rates, exceeding 98% for most metals, alongside the purification of multiple metal types from a single ore source.

Resonant pioneers the development of industrial-scale Chemical Looping Combustion (CLC) reactors, introducing a groundbreaking reactor design that optimises efficiency and sustainability in energy generation.

Utilising a proprietary metallic oxygen carrier, our CLC reactor operates by charging oxygen on the oxidation side and releasing it for combustion on the reduction side, achieving exceptional CO₂ and SO₂ capture rates—up to 99%—during the combustion of carbon-based fuels like coal dust. The captured CO₂ can be converted into valuable by-products such as foods, beverages, graphene, cement, and fertiliser. Our reactor employs a supercritical CO₂ loop for heat removal and energy transfer, enhancing operational efficiency and offering advantages like higher theoretical efficiency within the reactor. Flexible fuel compatibility enables the reactor to run on solid, liquid, and gaseous biofuels like peat, canola oil, or fermenter methane, further extending its environmental impact and energy versatility.

Scalable up to 500 kW_e and designed for mass production, our CLC reactor boasts self-sustaining operation, eliminating water requirements and offering mobility for installation at any site. With a wide turndown range and modular design, the reactor ensures cost-effective energy production, with incremental capacity increases and mobile units facilitating adaptive deployment to meet varying demand scenarios.