Travelling Wave Reactor

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vankirkc
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Travelling Wave Reactor

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What do you guys think about the Travelling Wave Reactor technology Gates is sponsoring?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traveling_wave_reactor
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kurt9
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Location: Portland, Oregon, USA

Post by kurt9 »

I think its the way to go if none of these fusion concepts work out.
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Nik
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Elegant...

Post by Nik »

Just the thing for a hands-off installation such as a Moon or Mars base, or an interplanetary 'ferry'. FWIW, it would do nicely as the 'boot' supply for an isolated WB site...

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Won't happen...
/cynic_mode
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KitemanSA
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Location: OlyPen WA

Post by KitemanSA »

Sounds like a variation of Toshiba's 4S (Super Safe, Small and Simple) “nuclear battery” reactor design that may be installed in Galena AK.
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