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Yep. I think the only chance for embracing more nuclear would be to have smaller modular reactors that can be built on an assembly line. And while we're dreamin
by pstuart 5y ago
Yep. I think the only chance for embracing more nuclear would be to have smaller modular reactors that can be built on an assembly line. And while we're dreaming, moving to Thorium as the fuel.
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- Brakenshire 5y agoIt’s not too distant a dream, the Rolls Royce small modular reactor designs have just been submitted for approval: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/rolls-royce-submits-modular-nuclear-reactor-designs-for-wylfa-and-trawsfynydd-10-03-2022/ https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/rolls-royce-submits-...
- alvarlagerlof 5y agoI'm betting they don't get approved.
- ncmncm 5y agoAnyway not for longer than hoped. And, if approved, not built anytime soon, as the cost will still be much more than for renewable + storage, at that time. Those latter costs are falling faster than ever.
- alvarlagerlof 5y agoExactly. I heard these modular ones are meant to be cheaper, but they also produce 10x less. Can easily be replaced by a wind farm.
- sascha_sl 5y agoVery distinct things. China is actively deploying modular reactors while thorium salt reactors have many unsolved problems, mostly with durability that will need substantial advancements in material sciences to become viable.
- pstuart 5y agoAcknowledged -- I was smooshing thoughts together.