Nukes II: the nuclear power industry wants another chance. This time, it promises to do things right

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · High Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5871202

De Young, H G

Anticipating a comback for nuclear power, the nuclear industry points to the need for reliable supplies of electricity to provide over 35% of US energy requirements. The industry faces both technical and institutional problems, in contrast to the mature industry of other countries, and promises to improve its performance in safety design and efficiency. Pointing to design advances, robotics, computerized simulation and other techniques, the industry feels that regulation will be more reasonable and costs will be reduced. Economic solutions include building smaller plants and using modular construction. The biggest uncertainty, however, is whether the public will buy either the need for additional capacity or nuclear power to fill that need.

• OSTI ID: 5871202
• Journal Information: High Technol.; (United States), Vol. 5:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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