In the early days our fuel rods where designed as fragile. They chose the cheapest form of fuel system available. As the industry matured, we just don't put big money in fuel research. By the way, the US Navy has been using metallic fuel before you were even born. It is unbelievable how fast they can do a startup and follow gigantic steam demand changes without any leaking fuel.
I wonder if the new designed Lightbridge metallic fuel will do the trick. It is a bad time for a new fuel. It really hasn't fully been tested yet. Crazy deregulation within the NRC is going on, It ups the chance big problems get inserted into the core.
I wonder if the new designed Lightbridge metallic fuel will do the trick. It is a bad time for a new fuel. It really hasn't fully been tested yet. Crazy deregulation within the NRC is going on, It ups the chance big problems get inserted into the core.
Can France Mix Nuclear and Renewable Power?
France’s nuclear giant has a plan to survive the wave of renewable energy that’s sweeping aside old-fashioned utilities across Europe. First it needs to disprove the conventional wisdom about how reactors work.
Electricite de France SA says its fleet of nuclear reactors aren’t just able to provide a steady stream of power, they’re flexible enough to complement a large fluctuating supply of renewable energy. Combined with a 25 billion-euro ($31 billion) solar plan and potential investments in huge batteries, the utility says it can ride out the energy upheaval, while also helping the French government fulfill its goal of cutting reliance on nuclear power.
“Our nuclear is flexible, it’s variable,” said EDF Chief Executive Officer Jean-Bernard Levy. “Renewable energies are totally complementary.”…
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