Not exact matches
Together, the new experimental and theoretical studies will give us a much better understanding of nuclear fission, which can help
improve the performance and
safety of nuclear
reactors.
Buoyed by an allocation of $ 1.25 billion in funding for
reactor research from the 2005 Energy Policy Act, INL scientists are working to
improve safety, boost efficiency, minimize waste, and decrease cost in a new generation of nuclear
reactors.
But the
reactors are designed to be integrated into manufacturing plants to
improve their efficiency and
safety, says Christian Hornung, a chemical engineer and 3D printing expert at CSIRO Manufacturing in Melbourne, Australia.
On nuclear power, Moniz expressed support for developing so - called «modular»
reactors that might drive down costs and
improve safety.
Lightbridge is developing and commercializing next generation nuclear fuel technology that will significantly
improve the economics and
safety of existing and new
reactors, with a meaningful impact on preventing climate change.
Despite these issues, Orbach offered some technical solutions to
improve safety at similar
reactors in other parts of the world.
New
reactor designs, especially in France, have
improved safety further, with multiple backup cooling systems.