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   by suvsidhd 7y ago

   They’re, arguably, the only country left with a serious nuclear industry. One that can propose a new reactor design and follow up to commercialization. The US’ got lazy, the European was good, but never innovative, Canada and S. Africa are
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   by suvsidhd 7y ago

   OP separates reprocessing from breeding. His statement is clear that no one, except Russia, breeds. 100 years for reprocessed waste? Do cite!
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   by suvsidhd 7y ago

   One reason would be that the ALMR uses liquid metal, and the onus is on the nuclear industry to convince us that liquid sodium isn’t a terrible idea. ‘S/sodium/whatever other metal you prefer/‘
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   by suvsidhd 7y ago

   Breeder reactors are fast reactors. “Fast” refers to neutron energy that “Breeds” new fuel. Yes, the west has done research and maybe a couple of demo reactors of insignificant power. But only the Soviets, and then the Russians have an indu
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   by suvsidhd 7y ago

   OP specifically referred to breeder reactors, which this is not. This is a reprocessing plant which “scrapes” fuel like Pu (which is not that radioactive) and puts it in a normal reactor. The nasties are all there still. Breeders “make” the