'Tiny' Nuclear reactor ?

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Riverumbbq said:
'Anyone know just how big a 'tiny' nuclear reactor might be, or how safe or how much power they produce ?

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This Tiny Modular Nuclear Reactor Just Got the Green Light From U.S. Regulators

Eleven countries are already interested in setting up NuScale power plants.
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Don't know the 2nd or 3rd questions, but from the comments of the article "This is made to be a direct replacement for a regular boiler used in a conventional power plant that burns oil/gas or coal. These range in size from 27 to 45 feet"
 
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Akrasian said:
Don't know the 2nd or 3rd questions, but from the comments of the article "This is made to be a direct replacement for a regular boiler used in a conventional power plant that burns oil/gas or coal. These range in size from 27 to 45 feet"
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I wonder if rather than fuel rocket boosters which separate and crash back to earth, can a 'tiny' nuclear powered reactor take a manned rocket to Mars or elsewhere, land, and power a small village on whatever planet ?
 
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I'm all for nuclear power but this seems like it may lead to the local 7-11 having a reactor in the basement.
 
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I do think we need to revisit nuclear power. It just makes too much sense with all the advances. Just not sure having a bunch of "tiny" ones is the answer.
 
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Merlin said:
I'm all for nuclear power but this seems like it may lead to the local 7-11 having a reactor in the basement.
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Are you kidding, a nuclear powered slurpee with endless refills that might glow a little bit, the company will have to change their name to 24-7.
 
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RamFan503 said:
I do think we need to revisit nuclear power. It just makes too much sense with all the advances. Just not sure having a bunch of "tiny" ones is the answer.
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Really depends on the safety factor and how long might be required before they can be rendered inert following years of use.

I understand Bill Gates has also heavily invested in a rival company, it will be interesting to watch how all this plays out.
 
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Riverumbbq said:
Really depends on the safety factor and how long might be required before they can be rendered inert following years of use.

I understand Bill Gates has also heavily invested in a rival company, it will be interesting to watch how all this plays out.
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Hmmmmmm.... MicroNuke?
 
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Microanihaltion? (Hmmmm... Spell check didn't flag that. Does he already have a trademark on the term?)
 
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Merlin said:
I'm all for nuclear power but this seems like it may lead to the local 7-11 having a reactor in the basement.
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Merlin, your a funny guy. I don’t know about nothing anymore,but I’m still a Rams Fan who loves people & partying.
I had thoughts on that topic & look back in history & think peace,love & environment. War isn’t cheap,Love the people who protect our country.Looking over seas at Plants & Countries who have them. Then being in So Cal & in front of one of the best Long Board surfing places have a view of whatever those old Azz titties mean to this country & the future of Power?
Those are just random thoughts,but in our history there was a person who had more votes & should have been president. Whoever people want to believe who that person was? So be it.I don’t get the series Chad? Sort of funny in a different way.I do think about Watson or Kraft. Maybe even Big Ben. Does a blow job really count.Score board.
I’m not the judge,but you do have to question the people that do & if they are wrong or right.
We can all play Fantasy & I’m going to have my team again 2022 NFL season.Those are crazy thoughts that have gone through my head.
My head should just explode sometimes. I did own a House in Poland? Well maybe not but paid for & stayed maybe 3 nights there.The Family got told my Vegas they could not each cash $5,000 chips in 2000?
I think maybe they let them cash them,but not again. However how all those chips got cashed & the money of all the others ones got cashed & they money went. Who knows.
I leave Life on the edge ,but a did lose a lot of money against The Rams.If I played the spreed it would have been all winnings though?
Looking back.That being said there was an effect in Poland from that 80’s thing from next door.The Country are letting a lot of people in,but I can’t witness it.I know I could have traveled Europe pretty well though if I had true love.
What I have right now in my life I wouldn’t change for The World. I’m happy in my own shoes.I am totally crazy & twisted ,but imo I’m alright & have been told that I’m a fun guy & good people.
With that I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY. Train camp will be excellent today,but I’m not going. Yesterday was a chill walk through practice & I loved it. Got in late & left early. Knowing what other people saw
& knowing what I saw the 2 days before was a blessing.
The Rams & Mcvay does things right. Ram Players are working there AZZ’s off & was nice to see a relaxing walk through practice on a Hot Friday.
TGIF well deserved & no real injuries.

I did see Top Players hurting.Thanks Mcvay
 
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RamFan503 said:
And I'm saying that in a fun way @So Ram . Love yuh brother.
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I’m a wild & crazy guy. I can go off into the vortex so easily. It doesn’t take a little nuk either.

Much love 503 have an amazing summer weekend wherever that takes you
 
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Pretty sure I married one of these. (tiny Nuclear reactor) They can be great, but the maintenance jeez and if they meltdown look out. Nobody is safe.
 
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