Timothy Sabo’s Post

My take on the state of advanced reactors: https://lnkd.in/e2_B74zE

This is interesting...Small modular reactors... Google will get 500 megawatts of power from a series of small reactors built by Kairos known as small modular reactors (SMRs). The first one is expected to go online in 2030, with the rest up and running by 2035

X-energy’s technology development program is a pioneering example of #nuclearenergy solutions, supporting broad #decarbonization efforts, and serving as a leading example of small modular reactor (#SMR) technology. Featured in our Performance Innovations magazine, the Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor plant is envisioned to be installed at one of Dow’s U.S Gulf Coast sites, offering safe, reliable, carbon-free process heat and power.       On this project, we are leveraging our expertise in project delivery, technology development, and nuclear and power conversion to enable the creation of a reliable carbon-free energy source. Capable of generating 200 MW of #thermal power, representing up to 80 MW of electrical generation for power and heat applications.       Read more on this transformational project here:  https://lnkd.in/gbaTx94Q      #PositiveChange #Sustainability  #CleanEnergy  #HatchPerformanceInnovations 

ROSATOM DEVELOPS NEW MOX FUEL FOR FAST REACTORS

Power Engineering: Report: Small modular reactor market expected to reach $295 billion by 2043 Read more from Power Engineering here:

Small modular reactor (SMR) advocates claim that the cost overruns and schedule delays that have plagued large reactor projects will not be repeated with the new designs. However, the few #SMRs that have been built (or have been started) show that significant construction delays and climbing costs are still the norm. SMRs are too expensive and too slow to risk when we already have carbon-free and lower-cost renewable technologies available today. It is time for regulators, utilities, investors and government officials to embrace this reality. More in our latest fact sheet: https://hubs.li/Q02Kjc6k0 #energytransition #nuclear #renewables

Small modular reactors, potentially an important part of the #energytransition. #nuclearenergy makes sense, certainly if the #smr technology is proven to be safe and commercially viable. #sdgs #netzero #uranium https://lnkd.in/edBy2n_j

IBNI would offer a programmatic approach that would enable global sharing (pooling) of the near-term risks/costs and the longer-term benefits associated with accelerated deployment of FOAK SMR designs and promoting de-risking and scaling of the sector. www.nuclearbank-io-sag.org

Interesting article and I know you haven't looked at Fusion as a viable future source. With little research, or I will say one view, very biased research. So let's look at the nuclear or Fission option versus Fusion 1. Fission (Nuclear) Not able to be licenced. https://lnkd.in/gbm2t5uU 2. Authorities can license fusion as something not defined under the act of nuclear and the ARPANSA definition. https://lnkd.in/gjKFABpy The above ARPANSA link defines nuclear as fission—no mention of Fusion. 3. A fission (Nuclear)reactor without fissile fuel is a building. 4. A fusion reactor without fissile fuel is a fusion reactor building 5, Fissile (Nuclear) fuel availability and the future cost is a concern, especially for economists and users Dittmar, M. (2011). The End of Cheap Uranium. ArXiv. /abs/1106.3617 Even the UN has identified this, so why does the Fission(Nuclear) industry persist in denying its death like fossil fuels https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr 6. Is it imperative to continue with fission (Nuclear) now, or should the nuclear (Fission) group shift their focus to developing fusion in Australia? 7, Fission (Nuclear) is only at present in 39 countries out of 189. 8. Is Dutton doing a Menzies and wanting a loophole to get fission (Nuclear) weapons to start with for the subs? 9. Australia still has no high-level radiation waste storage facility 10. Helion Fusion has committed to having its fusion version working in 2028 11. The FIA (Fusion Industry Association) has postulated that commercial power fusion will be available in the 2030s. 12. IAEA at its fusion conference report in 2023 has postulated that all International nuclear (Fission) Laws like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty do not have fusion considered so it should be able to be built in Australia now. 13. Fusion is also being developed "Small Modular Fusion Reactors" like Zap Energy and Avalanche Energy. 14. HB11 and the UNSW Tokamak project have given Australia a significant position in the trillion-dollar international fusion industry. So why Fission with a lifetime at best 250 years for 39 countries would it not be better to back the Australian renewables, batteries and hydrogen energy generators with a fusion power plant, that does not produce the traditional waste issue, but still produces medical isotopes as already proved, give medical technology such as MRI's to us. Why not push for a better future instead of redoing the old and polluting the world and sending the energy to an energy cliff again?

A revolution is quietly transforming the nuclear power industry, shifting the focus from massive, costly plants to smaller, more affordable solutions. Traditional nuclear power projects, often requiring billions of dollars and many years to complete, have historically been within the reach of only the wealthiest nations. However, with the urgent need to reduce global reliance on fossil fuels, nuclear energy is being reconsidered as a critical component of a sustainable energy future. Enter small modular reactors (SMRs). These innovative reactors promise to provide cheaper and more flexible energy generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional nuclear power plants. Producing up to 300 megawatts, SMRs can be small enough to power a factory or residential area, offering modularity that allows for phased construction and easier integration into existing infrastructure. More than sixty companies worldwide are currently developing SMRs, ranging from industry giants like Rolls Royce and Westinghouse to startups such as Last Energy. These companies are leveraging modular construction techniques from sectors like automotive and shipbuilding to streamline the production and deployment of SMRs. Public safety concerns and regulatory hurdles remain significant barriers. However, with only three major nuclear accidents over decades of operation and improved safety designs, proponents argue that modern reactors are much safer than their predecessors. Addressing waste management and ensuring public trust will be crucial for the widespread adoption of SMRs. As climate change accelerates, nuclear energy, particularly through the deployment of SMRs, could become an indispensable part of the global energy mix, offering a reliable and low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels