US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor design

Re:US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor de... by eric-hu on Saturday July 30, 2022 @03:29PM (#32289556)

Firstly, I applaud your YIMBYism.

Secondly, regarding waste, I share your view, and I think there’s an additional travesty that we’ve had breeder reactor technology for decades. That can significantly shorten the volume and half life of waste while also producing new nuclear fuel. Non proliferation concerns are cited for why it’s not used, but I don’t see why America can’t operate them within its own borders.

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Re:US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor de... by amanaplanacanal on Saturday July 30, 2022 @03:56PM (#32289751)

I believe most waste isn’t spent fuel but rather other contaminated stuff, which isn’t going to be helped by breeder reactors.

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Re:US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor de... by jtc331 on Saturday July 30, 2022 @05:48PM (#32290691)

My understanding is most of this waste also isn’t as dangerous or as long-lasting.

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Re:US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor de... by panick21_ on Saturday July 30, 2022 @08:55PM (#32291988)

> Non proliferation concerns are cited for why it’s not used, but I don’t see why America can’t operate them within its own borders.

Yes, its insane to suggest the US in its own boarders can't handle it. They do a lot of things much more dangerous in every way to build nukes.

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