Sunday, May 07, 2023

Fourth Generation Nuclear Reactors Take A Big Step Forward

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Why do many of the purveyors of the Global Warming hoax and Climate Change religion not like nuclear power? This is very telling! There is no other viable large scale energy source that emits less so called green house gases. The preferred alternative, so called renewable energy (wind, solar) is largely a scam, fraud, and not reliable, not really scalable, and it has to rely on backup energy supply!

Until really better alternative power generation sources are available, nuclear power is a very good and necessary option!

"... Fourth-generation nuclear power refers to a new class of advanced nuclear reactors that are designed to be safer, more efficient, and more sustainable than previous generations of nuclear power plants. These reactors incorporate advanced materials, designs, and cooling systems, and are intended to be more economical, flexible, and scalable than current nuclear technology. ...
Compared to earlier generations of nuclear power plants, fourth-generation reactors have several advantages.
First, they are much safer, with inherent safety features that prevent the release of radioactive materials in the event of an accident or malfunction.
Second, they are more efficient, with higher conversion rates of nuclear fuel to electricity.
Third, they are more sustainable, with lower waste production and the ability to use nuclear waste as fuel.
Finally, they are more flexible and scalable, with the potential to be used in a variety of applications and settings, including remote locations and microgrids.

Terrestrial Energy Clears Important Milestone
Terrestrial Energy is a Canadian-based company working on fourth-generation nuclear technology. The company’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) is a Generation IV nuclear reactor that uses molten salt as a coolant and fuel carrier.
Molten salt reactors offer a number of advantages over traditional nuclear reactors, including the ability to operate at higher temperatures, which makes them more efficient and flexible; the ability to use a variety of fuel types, including thorium; and the potential for passive safety features that could make them less vulnerable to accidents.
Last week Terrestrial Energy announced that it has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the completion of Phase 2 of the pre-licensing Vendor Design Review (VDR) for its IMSR power plant. The VDR is a comprehensive review of the IMSR design conducted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), and its completion is a significant step forward in the commercial development of the IMSR.
The CNSC's VDR of the IMSR design was a comprehensive review that covered all aspects of the reactor, including safety, security, and environmental impact. The CNSC concluded that the IMSR design met all applicable regulatory requirements, and that it could be safely and securely operated in Canada. ...
The IMSR is a cost-competitive, zero-carbon energy source that is well-suited for a variety of applications, including power generation, industrial process heat, and desalination. The IMSR is also a scalable technology that can be deployed in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of different markets. ..."

Fourth Generation Nuclear Reactors Take A Big Step Forward

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