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Creating the Second Atomic Age
Jun 20, 2024
Yasir Arafat, CTO at Aalo Atomics, discusses mass-producing safe, scalable, cheap nuclear reactors for clean energy. Podcast explores history of nuclear power, design considerations, sodium thermal reactor concept, challenges of building micro reactors, research reactors at universities, and techno-economics.
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- Microreactors offer safer, scalable, and cheaper nuclear power production.
- Balancing technological innovation with economic viability is crucial for successful adoption of new technologies.
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Changing Views on Nuclear Power
In the past, there was significant fear surrounding nuclear power due to incidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. However, as the need for clean energy sources to combat climate change grows, the perspective on nuclear power is shifting. The potential necessity of combining nuclear power with renewables is being considered to address environmental concerns effectively.
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