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I don't know about the thermal efficiency of a small nuclear reactor, but I imagine you could probably make that a closed loop system. Just as you would on an i
by LeonM 7y ago
I don't know about the thermal efficiency of a small nuclear reactor, but I imagine you could probably make that a closed loop system. Just as you would on an internal combustion engine, with a radiator to cool/condense the heated coolant.
- TeMPOraL 7y agoEven in an ICE, you have to replenish/change the oil and cooling fluid; I'd expect a closed-loop small nuclear reactor to be similar in this regard. Still, replenishing something every couple months is much better than refueling or recharging.