Chinese shipyard unveils plans for world’s first nuclear tanker powered by cutting-edge molten salt reactor
Chinese shipyard unveils plans for world’s first nuclear tanker powered by cutting-edge molten salt reactor
The technology used to power the giant container could prove safer and more efficient than the uranium reactors currently used to power warships
Not something totally unexpected... but interesting to see how they regulate it. Will it be owned and operated by the state? Or will it be a "private" vessel and crew. Maybe a middle ground area?
The idea of private nuclear reactors is a big scary to me but honestly... we need to do something about the bunker fuel we burn in ships asap.
I'm not an expert, but I don't think nuclear reactors have much in common with nuclear bombs. Reactors are also "explode" only when are overhead, which shouldn't be a concern in sea. Also it'll operate far from where people live.
But very interesting concept indeed.
From what i understand molten salt reactors are quite safe as well .
I am not concerned with it exploding in the ocean. I am worried about it accidentally hitting shore and strewing nuclear waste around humans. Or a fleet of them being tossed inland from a tsunami or something.
Anyone have the scoop on how likely this is to actually be built? China probably has the raw industrial power to build it, but they're not known for their cutting-edge research.
Be careful, this source has a history of low credibility and very limited press freedom.
Lol.