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I would think not, as current nuclear power plants are all fission reactors, not fusion reactors.
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Tritium is produced naturally in the upper atmosphere when cosmic rays strike nitrogen molecules in the air. Tritium is also produced during nuclear weapons explosions, and as a byproduct in nuclear reactors.Jul 5, 2022
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Radionuclide Basics: Tritium | US EPA
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Radionuclide Basics: Tritium | US EPA
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"Tritium Sources
In the mid-1950s and early 1960s, man-made tritium was widely dispersed during the above-ground testing of nuclear weapons. The quantity of tritium in the atmosphere from weapons testing peaked in 1963 and has been decreasing ever since.
Today, sources of tritium include commercial nuclear reactors and research reactors, and government weapons production plants. Tritium may be released as steam from these facilities or may leak into the underlying soil and ground water.
Tritium Exit Sign
Tritium can also enter the environment from improper handling, or illegal disposal of exit signs in municipal landfills. As water seeps through landfills, it can spread the tritium from the broken signs. Regulations require that tritium exit signs be returned to a licensed facility for disposal."
Radionuclide Basics: Tritium | US EPA
Tritium is a hydrogen atom that has two neutrons in the nucleus and one proton. It is radioactive and behaves like other forms of hydrogen in the environment. Tritium is produced naturally in the upper atmosphere and as a byproduct of nuclear fission.
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Yes they are. So are nuclear bombs...
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Yeah, so it can be obtained from nuclear plants. Ok , so in a future there should be nuclear plants are still operating. ( Well there are no replacement anyway .. LoL ) then one Fission reactor pops up for the rescue and rest of the nuke plants are producing fuel for it for time being. That's it looks like to be."Tritium Sources
In the mid-1950s and early 1960s, man-made tritium was widely dispersed during the above-ground testing of nuclear weapons. The quantity of tritium in the atmosphere from weapons testing peaked in 1963 and has been decreasing ever since.
Today, sources of tritium include commercial nuclear reactors and research reactors, and government weapons production plants. Tritium may be released as steam from these facilities or may leak into the underlying soil and ground water.
Tritium Exit Sign
Tritium can also enter the environment from improper handling, or illegal disposal of exit signs in municipal landfills. As water seeps through landfills, it can spread the tritium from the broken signs. Regulations require that tritium exit signs be returned to a licensed facility for disposal."
Radionuclide Basics: Tritium | US EPA
Tritium is a hydrogen atom that has two neutrons in the nucleus and one proton. It is radioactive and behaves like other forms of hydrogen in the environment. Tritium is produced naturally in the upper atmosphere and as a byproduct of nuclear fission.
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I wasn't aware of the lithium-tritium "breeder" @GregManning had posted... So once a theoretical fusion reactor is online it wouldn't be a problem. However in the mean time it is more difficult. The issue with counting on current fission reactors is they are going offline and not being replaced in the US. If fusion is still 20-30 years+ away...
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I see ... I guess It's time to release top secret Free energy machine here ...
The key is to use 2 zip ties to hold it.
This article is 3 years old but describes the facility being built in France, which is strictly a test bed that hopes to help learn how to employ "burning plasma" in order to lessen the energy required from an outside source. They mention that the "Q" (energy input to output) would need to be more on the order of 100 to 1 to be useful for electrical generation.
www.theengineer.co.uk
Beyond ITER – next steps in fusion power
As assembly of ITER begins, scientists and engineers are already looking ahead to the technologies that will take fusion power a step closer to the grid. Stuart Nathan
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Though the recent breakthrough is commendable, I agree that the laser approach is unlikely to be scalable to commercial proportions. I think the tokamak is a more commercially promising approach. Hopefully, ITER will mature the technology to commercial viability.
I believe the main advantage potentially offered by fusion is clean, reliable power generation. The huge capital costs of building a fusion plant will not make for cheap power. 60% of the levelized cost from fission generation goes to capital costs. I expect fusion generation capital costs to be significantly higher. Higher O&M costs wouldn't be surprising either. And will fusion reactors be able to achieve the >90% availability of fission reactors?
I wonder if, when fusion power plants are ready to be constructed, if people will get all in a NIMBY tiz over them. (NIMBY - not in my backyard)
I believe the main advantage potentially offered by fusion is clean, reliable power generation. The huge capital costs of building a fusion plant will not make for cheap power. 60% of the levelized cost from fission generation goes to capital costs. I expect fusion generation capital costs to be significantly higher. Higher O&M costs wouldn't be surprising either. And will fusion reactors be able to achieve the >90% availability of fission reactors?
I wonder if, when fusion power plants are ready to be constructed, if people will get all in a NIMBY tiz over them. (NIMBY - not in my backyard)
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NIMBY ... Sounds good!
But have you ever considered possibility that you can create infinite Micro P ower plant right hidden with in your house ? @Dan Cobb
Toshiba's Home Nuclear Reactor
If we lived in a world where everyone was (a) smart and (b) trustworthy, Toshiba’s micro-sized nuclear reactor, small enough to fit in the basement or a large shed, would be a slam-dunk solution to the energy/climate crisis. Twenty foot long by six foot wide, the reactors produce 200kW of energy...
Small modular reactors
Rolls-Royce SMR LTD was established to develop an affordable power plant that generates electricity using a small modular reactor.
www.rolls-royce.com
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But have you ever considered possibility that you can create infinite Micro P ower plant right hidden with in your house ? @Dan Cobb
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If you found it on the internet, it must be true. You should order one from Amazon.
Toshiba's Home Nuclear Reactor
If we lived in a world where everyone was (a) smart and (b) trustworthy, Toshiba’s micro-sized nuclear reactor, small enough to fit in the basement or a large shed, would be a slam-dunk solution to the energy/climate crisis. Twenty foot long by six foot wide, the reactors produce 200kW of energy...
If you found it on the internet, it must be true. You should order one from Amazon.
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NIMBY ... Sounds good!
But have you ever considered possibility that you can create infinite Micro P ower plant right hidden with in your house ? @Dan Cobb
View attachment 85182Toshiba's Home Nuclear Reactor
If we lived in a world where everyone was (a) smart and (b) trustworthy, Toshiba’s micro-sized nuclear reactor, small enough to fit in the basement or a large shed, would be a slam-dunk solution to the energy/climate crisis. Twenty foot long by six foot wide, the reactors produce 200kW of energy...
Naw , it's still in development and it seems they won't just let's you to operate nuclear plant right under your house. I guess they don't want you to be Homer Simpson.But have you ever considered possibility that you can create infinite Micro P ower plant right hidden with in your house ? @Dan Cobb
View attachment 85182Toshiba's Home Nuclear Reactor
If we lived in a world where everyone was (a) smart and (b) trustworthy, Toshiba’s micro-sized nuclear reactor, small enough to fit in the basement or a large shed, would be a slam-dunk solution to the energy/climate crisis. Twenty foot long by six foot wide, the reactors produce 200kW of energy...
If you found it on the internet, it must be true. You should order one from Amazon.
Give NASA a billion dollars and they can make a reactor that can power a hair dryer reliably for 30 years. Toshiba making a reactor that can power a home reliably for 30 years for the cost of a car? I don't see it. Nor do I see regulatory approval for residential micro reactors.
I can just imagine the posts on Nextdoor.
My reactor has a leak. Can anyone recommend a good reactor service company?
"Don't use Fat Man's Reactor Service. They were supposed to fix a minor problem on my reactor, but instead they irradiated my Yorkie and got fissile material on my gladiolus."
"Ditto on Fat Man's. We're still recovering from a meltdown they initiated."
I can just imagine the posts on Nextdoor.
My reactor has a leak. Can anyone recommend a good reactor service company?
"Don't use Fat Man's Reactor Service. They were supposed to fix a minor problem on my reactor, but instead they irradiated my Yorkie and got fissile material on my gladiolus."
"Ditto on Fat Man's. We're still recovering from a meltdown they initiated."
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they do say fusion energy is much more reliable and way less radiations and waste.
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I'll bet Ford is feeling pretty silly right about now, about phasing out their Fusion line.
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" Con Fusion" period in developing new series of cars like Ford Fusion . I had experiencing driving White Ford Fusion. Which some dumb arse forced me to drive one. What a crappy car that was . I bet it might be great when it is brand new tho . But it was crappy with high milages. Just as who forced me to drive it. Crappy. LoL
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