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Title: Nuclear option

Journal Article · · ASTM Stand. News; (United States)
OSTI ID:5580952

The energy demand complexion of this country is always changing and promises to change in the future. The nuclear industry is responding to changing energy demands through standards writing activities. Since the oil embargo of 1973, there has been a change in the mix of fuels contributing to energy growth in this country; virtually all of the energy growth has come from coal and nuclear power. The predicted expansion of coal use by 1985, over 1977 level, is 37%, while the use of oil is expected to decline by 17%. Use of nuclear power is expected to increase 62% from the 1977 level. The feasibility of using nuclear energy to meet the needs of the USA for electric power is discussed.

Research Organization:
Rockwell International
OSTI ID:
5580952
Journal Information:
ASTM Stand. News; (United States), Vol. 11:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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