Natrium reactor
- See also: Nuclear_power_reconsidered
A Natrium reactor is a fast reactor using molten sodium as the coolant. Development funded by Bill Gates. Like the MCSFR, capable of burning spent nuclear fuel. [1]
This article is a suggested outline for an article on a specific reactor design, to address the issues raised in the parent article Nuclear power reconsidered.
Brief description of the key features of this reactor.[3]
Safety
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Sodium coolant can burn when exposed to air or water, and the Natrium reactor could experience uncontrollable power surges that result in core melting.[4]
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Waste Management
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Natrium would likely be less uranium efficient and would not reduce the amount of waste that requires long-term isolation.[5]
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
- ↑ https://natriumpower.com
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- ↑ Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.
- ↑ Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.