Friday, September 16, 2022

Safer Nuclear Fission Power Plant Fuel by 2025?

 Safer Nuclear Fission Power Plant Fuel by 2025?


“5 Things You Should Know About Accident Tolerant Fuels

These nuclear fuels will not only increase the safety of today’s light-water reactors but also improve plant performance at a crucial time for the U.S. nuclear industry. A number of reactors are currently under economic stress and the benefits that these fuels bring to the table could make the case for utilities to extend plant operations.”

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/5-things-you-should-know-about-accident-tolerant-fuels#:~:text=Accident%20tolerant%20fuels%20beat%20the,%2C%20corrosion%2C%20and%20high%20temperatures.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Can't be true. Only NIF can meet these energy need challenges.

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