Why small modular reactors are suitable underground

Why small modular reactors are suitable underground

The advent of Small Modular Reactors offers hope for a nuclear renaissance as newcomer countries consider the nuclear option to meet their net-zero carbon emissions target. These reactors if located underground, not only provide superior safety and security protection, but the construction and life-...

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Main Authors: Chew, Alvin, Zhou, Yingxin
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Social Sciences
Country and region studies
Energy security
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181442
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1814422024-12-08T15:43:29Z Why small modular reactors are suitable underground Chew, Alvin Zhou, Yingxin S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social Sciences Country and region studies Energy security The advent of Small Modular Reactors offers hope for a nuclear renaissance as newcomer countries consider the nuclear option to meet their net-zero carbon emissions target. These reactors if located underground, not only provide superior safety and security protection, but the construction and life-cycle costs could also be more economical than their ground level counterparts. Published version 2024-12-02T08:31:51Z 2024-12-02T08:31:51Z 2024 Commentary Chew, A. & Zhou, Y. (2024). Why small modular reactors are suitable underground. RSIS Commentaries, 180-24. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181442 en RSIS Commentaries, 180-24 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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Country and region studies
Energy security
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Country and region studies
Energy security
Chew, Alvin
Zhou, Yingxin
Why small modular reactors are suitable underground
description The advent of Small Modular Reactors offers hope for a nuclear renaissance as newcomer countries consider the nuclear option to meet their net-zero carbon emissions target. These reactors if located underground, not only provide superior safety and security protection, but the construction and life-cycle costs could also be more economical than their ground level counterparts.
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