Emerging areas of nuclear power applications

Jong H. Kim; Mike M. Song; Saeed A. Alameri

doi:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2019.110183

Emerging areas of nuclear power applications

Jong H. Kim, Mike M. Song, Saeed A. Alameri

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Abstract

The advent of SMR (small modular reactor) technology is enabling a resurgence of nuclear power with its flexibility for versatile applications. This paper addresses emerging areas of nuclear power utilization and presents two examples of potential applications. The study proposes a conceptual design of SMR-propelled vessel to help clean the oceans laden with plastic wastes by capturing and recycling them onboard. Another example of nuclear power application is to complement the limitations inherent in renewable power plants that are being installed at an accelerated pace around the world. Some interesting and challenging thermal hydraulic issues associated with these emerging areas are addressed for future studies.

Original language	British English
Article number	110183
Journal	Nuclear Engineering and Design
Volume	354
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2019.110183
State	Published - 1 Dec 2019

Keywords

Nuclear and environment
Nuclear-powered ship
Nuclear-renewables alliance
Ocean plastic pollution
Small modular reactors (SMR)

UN SDGs

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Emerging areas of nuclear power applications

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