[PDF] Small Nuclear Reactors And Alternative Fuels eBook

Author : United States Senate
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Page : 90 pages
File Size : 16,52 MB
Release : 2019-09-19
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ISBN : 9781694176745

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Small nuclear reactors and alternative fuels: hearing before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, on S. 512, S. 937, S. 1067, June 7, 2011.

Author : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate
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Page : 88 pages
File Size : 12,53 MB
Release : 2012-07-03
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ISBN : 9781478176565

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Small nuclear reactors, those that are less than 300 megawatts hold a promise of reducing the cost of nuclear plant construction. Proponents claim these reactors can utilize modular construction techniques such that plant sub assemblies can be built and assembled onsite thus reducing the construction costs. Large nuclear plant cost is a major issue where 2,000 megawatt plants exceed $14 billion. In addition, advocates believe that the small size makes it applicable to the chemical industry for process heat thus minimizing carbon dioxide emissions.

Author : Bahman Zohuri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 18,11 MB
Release : 2019-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 303023682X

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This book discusses advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a way to provide safe, clean, and affordable nuclear power options. The advanced SMRs currently under development in the U.S. represent a variety of sizes, technology options and deployment scenarios. These advanced reactors, envisioned to vary in size from a couple megawatts up to hundreds of megawatts can be used for power generation, process heat, desalination, or other industrial uses. In-depth chapters describe how advanced SMRs offer multiple advantages, such as relatively small size, reduced capital investment, location flexibility, and provisions for incremental power additions. SMRs also offer distinct safeguards, security and nonproliferation advantages. The authors present a thorough examination of the technology and defend methods by which the new generation of nuclear power plants known as GEN-IV can safely be used as an efficient source of renewable energy. Provides a unique and innovative approach to the implementation of Small Modular Reactor as part of GEN-IV technology; Discusses how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can deliver a viable alternative to Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs); Presents an argument defending the need for nuclear power plant as a source of energy, its efficiency and cost effectiveness, as well as safety related issues.

Author : U.S. Government Printing Office (Gpo)
Publisher : BiblioGov
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 41,74 MB
Release : 2013-08
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ISBN : 9781289314668

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The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.

Author : Bahman Zohuri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3319925946

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This book highlights Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a viable alternative to the Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), which have been used as desalination plant energy sources. SMRs have lower investment costs, inherent safety features, and increased availability compared to NPPs. The unique and innovative approach to implementation of SMRs as part of Gen-IV technology outlined in this book contributes to the application of nuclear power as a supplementary source to renewable energy. Discusses Gen-IV Power plants, their efficiency, cost effectiveness, safety, and methods to supply renewable energy; Presents Small Modular Reactors as a viable alternative to Nuclear Power Plants; Describes the benefits, uses, safety features, and challenges related to implementation of Small Modular Reactors.

Author : M V Ramana
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 39,31 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 8184755597

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Nuclear power has been held out as possibly the most important source of energy for India. And the dream of a nuclear-powered India has been supported by huge financial budgets and high-level political commitment for over six decades. Nuclear power has also been presented as safe, environmentally benign and cheap. Physicist and writer M.V. Ramana offers a detailed narrative of the evolution of India’s nuclear energy programme, examining different aspects of it and the claims of success made on its behalf. In The Power of Promise he makes a historically nuanced and compelling argument as to why the nuclear energy programme has failed in the past and why its future is dubious. Ramana shows that nuclear power has been more expensive than conventional forms of electricity generation, that the ever-present risk of catastrophic accidents is heightened by observed organizational inadequacies at nuclear facilities, and that existing nuclear fuel cycle facilities have been correlated with impacts on public health and the environment. He offers detailed information and analysis that should serve to deepen the debate on whether India should indeed embark on a massive nuclear programme.

Author : Jorge Morales Pedraza
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 2017-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3319522167

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As a flexible, cost-effective energy alternative to large scale nuclear power reactors, this book examines the potential future use of small modular reactors for the generation of electricity in different regions. Exploring advanced nuclear technologies, chapters describe the current situation and perspective of the small modular reactors market (SMRs) in different regions around the word, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Particular attention is paid to the benefits of using these types of reactors for the generation of electricity, discussing their efficiency and reduced construction time, as well as exploring the main difficulties encountered in the development stage. Looking at the potential dangers that SMRs pose to the environment and population, the text presents the new safety measures that have been adopted in SMRs design to reduce future risk.