Integral Fast Reactor

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    2 episodes
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Episodes of Integral Fast Reactor

    • Integral Fast Reactor history

      Documentary describing the history of the Integral Fast Reactor project and how it solves the problems associated with traditional nuclear reactors.There is a great segment showing how coolant was shut off on the IFR and it shutdown by itself, exactly as designed. At the same time, they shut off the coolant to Chernobyl, and it blew up. An amazing contrast.Describes also why nuclear power became "out of favor" with the public; it wasn't out of fear, but because of low fossil fuel prices! The t...

      • Release date
        Oct 3, 2010
      • Runtime
        54:02
    • Integral Fast Reactor PRISM Introduction

      Describes the features and benefits of GE's PRISM nuclear reactor.Major features are it uses existing nuclear waste for fuel and it generates no long-term radioactive waste; it is all recycled within the reactor.

      • Release date
        Oct 3, 2010
      • Runtime
        08:20