Re:Nuclear Plant $16B over Budget Arrives for Atomic Revival
by Georgelemental on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @12:29AM
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> It is inherent to the nature of a solid fuel rod reactor, the incidence (and fear) of meltdowns, and the fear of nuclear waste.
So why do these factors not apply to South Korea? Last time I chacked the laws of physics are identical there and here.
> They have no interest in its development because it is a massive risk, they are desperately trying to eke a profit out of current nuclear plants
Everything nuclear is already a massive risk, that the NRC will decide tommorow that they are feeling grumpy so your billion dollar years long project is canceled. Of course companies won't assume additional risk on top of that! The only way to survive is to play it as safe as possible.
So why do these factors not apply to South Korea? Last time I chacked the laws of physics are identical there and here.
> They have no interest in its development because it is a massive risk, they are desperately trying to eke a profit out of current nuclear plants
Everything nuclear is already a massive risk, that the NRC will decide tommorow that they are feeling grumpy so your billion dollar years long project is canceled. Of course companies won't assume additional risk on top of that! The only way to survive is to play it as safe as possible.