A month ago I read an article detailing plans to add multiple nuclear powered plants in the United States and in China with the intention of bringing them on line by 2015.
Due to the regulatory requirements associated with building a plant ten years can pass from the initial planning to the delivery a fully operational nuclear reactor.
I had mentioned in one of my previous blogs about the future of nuclear power due the requirement for relatively cheap method of generating power which nuclear reactors can provide.
The United States Navy has showcased the fact the reactors involved in its nuclear power program can be operated in a safe manner. This requires a large amount of organization, oversight, procedures, and qualified and trained operators.
The increase in the demand of nuclear power will lead to resources being allocated including research and training programs. The result will be that the infrastructure can be provided to enable full adoption of nuclear power as a viable power source.
The key for adoption for future growth is proper regulation of the industry. It is clear nuclear power can meet the requirements for power needs as long as its production is regulated thus ensuring safety.
The accidents of the past taught us valuable lessons about the effect of poor oversight. We should not forget these incidents, however, it is time to move forward and focus on today’s crisis. Solutions involving nuclear reactors may not as ideal in most people’s minds but out of the box solutions may be what is needed in the future.
So, what are we waiting for? Are we more concerned about history or the reality that your television requires electricity to create a picture when you turn it on?
Due to the regulatory requirements associated with building a plant ten years can pass from the initial planning to the delivery a fully operational nuclear reactor.
I had mentioned in one of my previous blogs about the future of nuclear power due the requirement for relatively cheap method of generating power which nuclear reactors can provide.
The United States Navy has showcased the fact the reactors involved in its nuclear power program can be operated in a safe manner. This requires a large amount of organization, oversight, procedures, and qualified and trained operators.
The increase in the demand of nuclear power will lead to resources being allocated including research and training programs. The result will be that the infrastructure can be provided to enable full adoption of nuclear power as a viable power source.
The key for adoption for future growth is proper regulation of the industry. It is clear nuclear power can meet the requirements for power needs as long as its production is regulated thus ensuring safety.
The accidents of the past taught us valuable lessons about the effect of poor oversight. We should not forget these incidents, however, it is time to move forward and focus on today’s crisis. Solutions involving nuclear reactors may not as ideal in most people’s minds but out of the box solutions may be what is needed in the future.
So, what are we waiting for? Are we more concerned about history or the reality that your television requires electricity to create a picture when you turn it on?
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