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Warpy

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1. I was hoping thorium reactor research would turn something

Reply to wtmusic (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 06:19 PM

Apr 2013

completely unexpected up. I don't think anyone really anticipated this one.

If it can solve the most pressing problem with nuclear plants--the extremely toxic waste products--then nuclear power will have a future here. We just have to learn where to build them.

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Researchers discover conventional reactors burn their own waste when thorium is added [View all] wtmusic Apr 2013 OP

I was hoping thorium reactor research would turn something Warpy Apr 2013 #1

I'm not seeing where it solves that problem kristopher Apr 2013 #9

I'm giving this a rec without knowing much about this new mixing of fuels. Gregorian Apr 2013 #2

Well, you do have to be careful. zbdent Apr 2013 #8

interesting, the modification is using less water for neutron moderation phantom power Apr 2013 #3

Seems like one of the big benefits is existing research reactors could be used to test it wtmusic Apr 2013 #5

yes, but it gets tricky when Lokium enters the equation ... zbdent Apr 2013 #4

Heh. Good one. Mister Ed Apr 2013 #6

He's adopted. zbdent Apr 2013 #7

I'm all for it RobertEarl Apr 2013 #10

It reminds me of some of the CANDU waste burning proposals. hunter Apr 2013 #11