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Development of nuclear energy

Abstract

The Government's views on the development of nuclear energy are outlined. In this country, we continue to see some important advantages in maintaining nuclear power generation. It increases diversity, and so helps to maintain security of energy supply. It does not produce greenhouse gases or contribute to acid rain. But it is equally clear that nuclear costs must be brought under control whilst at the same time maintaining the high standards of safety and environmental protection which we have come to expect in the UK. The three main elements which the nuclear industry must address in the future are summarized. First the costs of nuclear generation must be reduced. Secondly, once the feasibility and costings of PWRs have been established consideration must be given to the choices for the future energy policy and thirdly new reactor designs should be standardized so the benefits of replication can be realised. (author).
Authors:
Wakeham, John [1] 
  1. Secretary of State for Energy, London (UK)
Publication Date:
Jun 01, 1991
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
AIX-22-081516; EDB-91-157612
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: Science in Parliament; (United Kingdom); Journal Volume: 48:3
Subject:
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE; NUCLEAR POWER; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; PLANNING; UNITED KINGDOM; ENERGY POLICY; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; POWER DEMAND; POWER GENERATION; PWR TYPE REACTORS; SAFETY STANDARDS; STANDARDIZATION; DEMAND; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ECONOMICS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EUROPE; POWER; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; STANDARDS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS; 990100* - Management
OSTI ID:
5094636
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: ISSN 0263-6271; CODEN: SPLMA
Submitting Site:
GBN
Size:
Pages: 15-18
Announcement Date:
Dec 01, 1991

Citation Formats

Wakeham, John. Development of nuclear energy. United Kingdom: N. p., 1991. Web.
Wakeham, John. Development of nuclear energy. United Kingdom.
Wakeham, John. 1991. "Development of nuclear energy." United Kingdom.
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abstractNote = {The Government's views on the development of nuclear energy are outlined. In this country, we continue to see some important advantages in maintaining nuclear power generation. It increases diversity, and so helps to maintain security of energy supply. It does not produce greenhouse gases or contribute to acid rain. But it is equally clear that nuclear costs must be brought under control whilst at the same time maintaining the high standards of safety and environmental protection which we have come to expect in the UK. The three main elements which the nuclear industry must address in the future are summarized. First the costs of nuclear generation must be reduced. Secondly, once the feasibility and costings of PWRs have been established consideration must be given to the choices for the future energy policy and thirdly new reactor designs should be standardized so the benefits of replication can be realised. (author).}
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