spinningleaves

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   by spinningleaves 7y ago

   While this is getting away from the point of the story, I do have to ask; why does it always seem to be these types that are the most aggressive supporters of individualism? If you want to go out to the middle of nowhere, wipe your ass with
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   by spinningleaves 7y ago

   Again, this reactor design is different from an RTG, precisely because it is a reactor. RTGs like those used in the Cassini mission rely on radioactive decay to generate heat. They have a significantly smaller power output, on the scale of
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   by spinningleaves 7y ago

   Yes and no. The Kilopower design is not an RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator). Those rely on the decay of a heavy element like plutonium to generate heat, which then generates electric power using a thermocouple. Kilopower is makin
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   by spinningleaves 7y ago

   Okay, so I'm not an expert, but hopefully a B.S. in nuclear engineering is enough qualification to answer some of the questions posed. 1st point; obviously the fantastic thing about nuclear power is the high energy density of the fuel,