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We actually did. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/jul/30/fast-breeder-reactors-nuclear-waste-nightmare https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/

• wazoox 9y ago
  Are you serious? Fast breeders failed everywhere, they were extremely dangerous, and they didn't solved anything. Phenix and SuperPhenix in France have been pathetic failures, with frequent incidents on very dangerous (lithium cooled) installations.
  • wbl 9y ago
    The Alfa is still the fastest thing below the waves thanks to lead cooled fast reactors. They solve the coolant loss issues.
    • wazoox 9y ago
      And how will this solve the nuclear waste problem exactly? Do you believe the Russians have a good track record in this matter? Did you hear of the Kola peninsula nuclear graveyard?
      • petre 9y ago
        The nuclear waste problem can be solved by further burning it in fast breeder reactors. The problem is they're quite expensive to build and operate. The VVER PWRs have a good track record, yes. It is the RBMK reactor that is an irresponsible design. Just about every major nuclear power has a sub graveyard: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-28157707 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-28157707
    • petre 9y ago
      Actually it's a lead-bismuth eutectic alloy and the sub pen required steam generators to melt it in case is was frozen solid. Otherwise it's quite safer than molten sodium.
  • monocasa 9y ago
    SuperPhenix was running within spec of the design goals when it was shutdown for political reasons.
  • StreamBright 9y ago
    Yes I am. How are they dangerous? Can you show me evidence of "pathetic failures"?