Energy in Britain: Shopping for a New Reactor
The controversy in Great Britain over the type of reactor acceptable looms. Tentatively, the LWR is the type chosen for construction, but nuclear power safety has become the issue. With an increase in electric consumption, the Central Electricity Generating Board recommends the application of the LWR for use in Britain. All designs have been considered, but the LWR costs the least and since capital cost is the determining factor, would produce the cheapest electricity. The Magnox gas-cooled graphitemoderated reactor in which natural uranium is used has served well in Britain and has its supporters.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-020467
- OSTI ID:
- 4350522
- Journal Information:
- Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 4120 Vol. 183; ISSN 0036-8075
- Publisher:
- AAAS
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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