FC-MSR nuclear reactor

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See also: Nuclear_power_reconsidered
© Image: Elysium Industries
Diagram and specifications for the reactor.[1]

Molten chloride salt fast reactor[2] (MCSFR) refers to a proposed reactor design with no moderator, capable of burning spent nuclear fuel and bomb cores.[3] This article should address the issues raised in the parent article Nuclear power reconsidered.

Safety

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Waste Management

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Weapons Proliferation

UCS says all MSRs require on-site fuel processing. ThorCon nuclear reactor does not.

We need more details on this reactor.

Cost

Specs for a 500MWe plant:
Plant cost per KW (including building but not land, permits or licensing):
Operating cost per KWh (including fuel and maintenance):
Initial fuel load:
Fuel consumption per day:

Notes and References

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  3. Elysium Industries MCSFR - Ed Pheil, the designer, speaks at Thorium Energy Alliance 2020 posted Nov 21, 2019 on YouTube, last access 1/17/2022