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[*] posted on 11-9-2008 at 01:41 PM
Mini Nuclear Power Plants.


Will be available in the not too distant future. Each unit can provide power to 20,000 homes at a cost of $25 million/ unit. The units are supposed to be trouble-free and no larger than a small shed. The cost/home was $250 US/home based on 10,000 homes split. Per/month/ year/ hook-up? The article was fuzzy on that part.:D
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[*] posted on 11-9-2008 at 07:11 PM


They've got small ones on carriers and subs--don't know why they couldn't have small land-based nukes--that is, assuming they've found a way to cool them....
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[*] posted on 11-9-2008 at 08:55 PM


It would be easier to build a reactor from scratch than convert a warhead but that is another issue. I went through the Navy's nuclear engineering program and qualified as a reactor plant operator (a few moons ago) and have a little bit of experience on the subject.

If we can trust 20 something year old sailors to pull control rods on a 250+MW reactor under at times trying and stressful conditions at sea I think we can trust a stationary smaller plant to be installed in our communities.

But what do I know...




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[*] posted on 11-10-2008 at 06:32 AM


electricty...i like it but...

if you spill that nuclear stuff you can't just wash it off...
you're screwed:light:

now...i need a rag for this coffee:spingrin:




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