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    Die „einfachsten“ Kernreaktoren der Welt könnten unter der Erde installiert werden, um Städte mit Wärme zu versorgen


    Die „einfachsten“ Kernreaktoren der Welt könnten unter der Erde installiert werden, um Städte mit Wärme zu versorgen

    https://www.techspot.com/news/105868-world-simplest-nuclear-reactors-could-installed-underground-finland.html

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    1. ladylips678 on

      A Finnish startup is developing what they say could be the world’s simplest commercial nuclear reactor. **The reactor will solely produce heat – no electricity** – in a „cost-competitive“ manner.

      The reactor dubbed LDR-50 offers a thermal output of 50 MW, running at a cozy 150°C, which is far below the scorching temps of conventional nuclear plants. That low operating temperature also allows the reactor to use natural circulation for cooling instead of energy-hungry pumps.

      The facility will supply the generated heat to district heating networks, industrial processes, desalination plants, and more. Steady Energy aims to drastically reduce construction costs and timelines compared to alternatives by sidestepping the complex steam turbines and generators needed for electricity production.

    2. a_trane13 on

      So they’re making steam or hot water and then using it directly for heat instead of making electricity, skipping the turbine. Which is why they don’t need to generate as high temps and pressures.

      Interesting idea. Electrification of everything is all the rage these days, but this is sort of an alternative.

      It would require an extensive city wide steam or hot water distribution system, right?

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