Please bear in mind that you are reading a sales pitch. I think this is a potentially good thing, just keep your cynicism.Kmarion wrote:
Read the FAQ's. It will answer some of your questions.Why is Hyperion safer than conventional nuclear power?Why is Hyperion cleaner and more environmentally friendly?
- Often referred to as a “cartridge” reactor or “nuclear battery,” the Hyperion HyperDrive is self- regulating with no mechanical parts to break down or otherwise fail. The inherent properties of uranium hydride serve as both fuel and moderator providing unparalleled safety among nuclear reactors. Sealed at the factory, the module is not opened until it has been returned to the factory to be refueled, approximately every five years or so, depending on use. This containment, along with the strategy of completely burying the module at the operating site, protects against the possibility of human incompetence, or hostile tampering and proliferation.
- Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gases and therefore makes no contribution to global warming. In addition, the hydride fuel is simpler to reprocess, making it much more attractive to concentrate the radioactive fragments in the fuel and minimize waste disposal. The only water used in the operation is in the power conversion steam cycle, which is not exposed to any radiation. This greatly eliminates the potential for contamination of the environment.
I always keep that in mind. However, you are pointing out the flaws of traditional nuclear power. So far as I can see that is not an issue. This technology is new and I'm sure it will be examined by some very bright people.CameronPoe wrote:
Please bear in mind that you are reading a sales pitch. I think this is a potentially good thing, just keep your cynicism.Kmarion wrote:
Read the FAQ's. It will answer some of your questions.Why is Hyperion safer than conventional nuclear power?Why is Hyperion cleaner and more environmentally friendly?
- Often referred to as a “cartridge” reactor or “nuclear battery,” the Hyperion HyperDrive is self- regulating with no mechanical parts to break down or otherwise fail. The inherent properties of uranium hydride serve as both fuel and moderator providing unparalleled safety among nuclear reactors. Sealed at the factory, the module is not opened until it has been returned to the factory to be refueled, approximately every five years or so, depending on use. This containment, along with the strategy of completely burying the module at the operating site, protects against the possibility of human incompetence, or hostile tampering and proliferation.
- Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gases and therefore makes no contribution to global warming. In addition, the hydride fuel is simpler to reprocess, making it much more attractive to concentrate the radioactive fragments in the fuel and minimize waste disposal. The only water used in the operation is in the power conversion steam cycle, which is not exposed to any radiation. This greatly eliminates the potential for contamination of the environment.
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Sounds good. I'd rather have some more large scale plants though, easier to keep an eye on.
Not nearly as cost efficient, they take a lot longer to build, and they are a much higher risk to people and the environment. Each HPG would of course have their own security detail.Mekstizzle wrote:
Sounds good. I'd rather have some more large scale plants though, easier to keep an eye on.
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Sounds like a flying car. Great on paper, but the average person can barely handle two dimensions.
It's great to say that each HPG would have it's own security detail, but do you think that means anything in Africa or South America, much less here?
I could see military applications but otherwise this sounds like radioactive material vending machine.
It's great to say that each HPG would have it's own security detail, but do you think that means anything in Africa or South America, much less here?
I could see military applications but otherwise this sounds like radioactive material vending machine.
Sounds like a good idea, as with the toshiba reactors, but as far as waste goes we're still minimising the hazard when we should be eliminating it completely.
Burying/dumping it in the middle of nowhere is not hazard elimination.
Burying/dumping it in the middle of nowhere is not hazard elimination.
Much less here?Reciprocity wrote:
Sounds like a flying car. Great on paper, but the average person can barely handle two dimensions.
It's great to say that each HPG would have it's own security detail, but do you think that means anything in Africa or South America, much less here?
Oh jeez.I could see military applications but otherwise this sounds like radioactive material vending machine.
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And where exactly did it say HPG waste would be dumped in the middle of nowhere? From what I've read the waste would be minimal compared to the inefficient and outdated mammoths we have today.Pubic wrote:
Sounds like a good idea, as with the toshiba reactors, but as far as waste goes we're still minimising the hazard when we should be eliminating it completely.
Burying/dumping it in the middle of nowhere is not hazard elimination.
Think Forward.
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From what I've read, our own facility security is underwhelming.Kmarion wrote:
Much less here?Reciprocity wrote:
Sounds like a flying car. Great on paper, but the average person can barely handle two dimensions.
It's great to say that each HPG would have it's own security detail, but do you think that means anything in Africa or South America, much less here?
It sounds like a great technology and it's probably fine. My pessimistic side comes out when I hear about companies handing out nuclear material, whether it's LEU or HEU. For now, further enrichment of LEU requires state sponsored facilities, I hope it stays that way.Kmarion wrote:
Oh jeez.I could see military applications but otherwise this sounds like radioactive material vending machine.
Good thing.
Is there any American news where there isnt 9 million people speaking over the top of each other?ATG wrote:
Good thing.
Just an observation.
Our local news. That is where most of us get our information. Cable news is commentary driven. .. entertainment for the (international) masses.TimmmmaaaaH wrote:
Is there any American news where there isnt 9 million people speaking over the top of each other?ATG wrote:
Good thing.
Just an observation.
I hope to holy hell that you don't think we consider Hannity and Coulter Journalist.
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