
Creating the Second Atomic Age
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Designing a New Nuclear Reactor with Sodium Thermal Reactor Concept
The chapter explores the design process of a new nuclear reactor, focusing on factors like heat generation, coolant control, and technology selection. It describes the innovative sodium thermal reactor concept using uranium zirconium hydride and liquid sodium coolant for efficiency and safety. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of safety in engineering microreactors economically while maintaining a high safety standard without excessive safety systems.
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