Comments by "nuqwestr" (@nuqwestr) on "Nuclear Power Can Save the Poor and the Planet | James Walker | EP 447" video.

  1. Container Ships: "An ABS study showed that the adoption of advanced nuclear reactors onboard a large containership would eliminate the need for refuelling of the vessel during its entire 25-year lifespan." - Nucnet
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  2. "Eighteen-year-old Taylor Wilson has designed a compact nuclear reactor that could one day burn waste from old atomic weapons to power anything from homes and factories to space colonies. The American teen, who gained fame four years ago after designing a fusion reactor he planned to build in the garage of his family's home, shared his latest endeavor at a TED Conference in southern California on Thursday. - 2013
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  3. Nuclear at this micro-level, self-contained, built at scale is not the same price as large LWR. The ROI on nuclear is longer term, but more sustainable once at scale. It's a better long term strategy for the planet
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  4. NANO has gone public in NASDAQ, they have investor documents available online. The ROI is still speculative, and requires scale, he did mention that.
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  5. The current waste issue is with old technology where the rods are only about 10% used before disposal. You can find lots of discussion on waste reuse and mitigation by 3rd generation nuclear tech online.
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  6.  @maryamjoha  These are self-contained micro-reactors which are walk-away-safe.
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  7. "Roughly a third of enriched uranium used in the United States is now imported from Russia, the world’s cheapest producer. Most of the rest is imported from Europe. A final, smaller portion is produced by a British-Dutch-German consortium operating in the United States. Nearly a dozen countries around the world depend on Russia for more than half their enriched uranium." - NY Times (June 2023)
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  8. He did mention SMRs several times. Thorium is only one element in the new arena of SMRs, there are others, some only combine thorium in the process.
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  9.  @fredericlevreault9220  NASDAQ: NNE
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  10. Cost is only one factor in an ROI for a private company, which this is.
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  11. "Designs were unveiled in China today, December 5, for the world’s first large containership using the new nuclear power concept known as Molten Salt reactors. The design was developed by Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a division of the Chinese state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and as if to prove that it is more than a theory, they reported that DNV issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for the design." - Maritime News 2023.
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  12. "Molten salt reactors (MSRs) are a type of nuclear reactor that use molten salt as both the fuel and the coolant. One of the key advantages often attributed to MSRs is their inherent safety features, including what is commonly referred to as "walkaway safety." Walkaway safety refers to the ability of a reactor to shut down safely and cool down passively in the event of a malfunction or loss of power without requiring human intervention or external power sources. This is achieved in MSRs through several design features: 1. **Passive cooling mechanisms**: MSRs are designed to use natural processes such as convection and passive heat transfer to dissipate heat in case of emergency shutdowns. 2. **Negative temperature coefficient**: Many MSR designs feature a negative temperature coefficient, meaning that as the temperature increases, the reactivity of the reactor decreases. This inherent feedback mechanism helps prevent runaway reactions and promotes stability. 3. **Freeze plug or drain tank**: Some MSR designs incorporate a freeze plug or a drain tank as a safety mechanism. In the event of a power loss or other emergency, the freeze plug melts or the drain tank is activated, allowing the molten salt fuel to drain into a passively cooled containment vessel where it can safely dissipate heat. 4. **Chemical stability**: Molten salt fuels have high chemical stability, reducing the risk of chemical reactions that could lead to accidents. These features collectively contribute to the reputation of MSRs as being inherently safer than traditional light water reactors. However, it's important to note that while MSRs offer promising safety features, they are still under development, and practical implementation will require rigorous testing, regulatory approval, and adherence to strict safety protocols to ensure their walkaway safety claims hold true in real-world scenarios." - ChatGPT -3.5 (walkaway safe prompt)
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  13. Also human error, as investigated by Rickover. This new tech does not use high pressure domes or water for coolant, no high pressure steam release.
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