Molten Salt Reactor Technology Solves Several Nuclear Industry Problems

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:36:35 +0000

Molten salt reactors (MSRs) represent a fascinating intersection of nuclear history and modern innovation. The concept of using molten salts as both a coolant and fuel carrier dates back to […]

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Floating Nuclear Power Buoyant on New Prospects

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In July 1968, the U.S. Army sent the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, the Sturgis, to the Panama Canal to help overcome a regional hydroelectric power plant shortage, which was driven by a severe

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Floating Nuclear Power Buoyant on New Prospects

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In July 1968, the U.S. Army sent the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, the Sturgis, to the Panama Canal to help overcome a regional hydroelectric power plant shortage, which was driven by a severe

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Administration, NRC, Nuclear Industry Look Ahead to Uncertain Territory

Credit to Author: Kennedy Maize| Date: Mon, 02 May 2022 04:13:00 +0000

The Biden administration is fully behind development of new nuclear power technology. It is encouraging the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to look at “new approaches to regulation” as advanced

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Why Thorium Nuclear Isn’t Featured on CleanTechnica Redux

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:32:57 +0000

Seven years ago, CleanTechnica published its policy position to not cover thorium nuclear reactors. Today, the United States has a Democratic Presidential candidate in the top 10 who loves thorium, yet CleanTechnica still ignores it. Why is that

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