The Resurgence of U.S. Nuclear Power, 2. edition

Miscellaneous · Thu Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 2007

OSTI ID:20962189

The updated report provides an overview of the opportunities for nuclear power in the U.S. electric industry, including a concise look at the challenges faced by nuclear power, the ability of advanced nuclear reactors to address these challenges, and the current state of nuclear power generation. Topics covered in the report include: an overview of U.S. Nuclear Power including its history, the current market environment, and the future of nuclear power in the U.S.; an analysis of the key business factors that are driving renewed interest in nuclear power; an analysis of the barriers that are hindering the implementation of new nuclear power plants; a description of nuclear power technology including existing reactors, as well as 3rd and 4th generation reactor designs; a review of the economics of new nuclear power projects and comparison to other generation alternatives; a discussion of the key government initiatives supporting nuclear power development; profiles of the key reactor manufacturers participating in the U.S. nuclear power market; and, profiles of the leading U.S. utilities participating in the U.S. nuclear power market.

• Research Organization: Research Reports International, Inc., Evergreen, CO (United States)
• OSTI ID: 20962189
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENT
FORECASTING
INDUSTRY
MANUFACTURERS
MARKET
NUCLEAR POWER
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
REACTORS
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