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boringelectron
looking for a good site to improve my research on liquid Florid thorium reactors
Anyone with resources
Thank you
Anyone with resources
Thank you
There are number of threads and posts on the subject of LFTR in this forum.boringelectron said:looking for a good site to improve my research on liquid Florid thorium reactors
Anyone with resources
Thank you
A LFTR is a type of nuclear reactor that uses liquid fluoride salts as a coolant and a thorium fuel cycle. It has the potential to be safer, more efficient, and produce less waste than traditional nuclear reactors.
LFTRs have several potential benefits, including a reduced risk of nuclear accidents, the ability to use thorium as a fuel source (which is more abundant and less radioactive than uranium), and the potential to produce less nuclear waste.
A LFTR operates by using liquid fluoride salts as a coolant and a thorium fuel cycle. The liquid salts circulate through the reactor core, where the thorium fuel is constantly replenished, producing heat which is then used to generate electricity.
While LFTRs have several potential benefits, there are also some challenges. These include the need for more research and development to perfect the technology, concerns about the safe handling and disposal of the liquid fluoride salts, and potential regulatory hurdles.
There are several reputable sources for information about LFTRs, including scientific journals, government websites, and educational institutions. Some recommended resources include the International Thorium Energy Organization, the World Nuclear Association, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's LFTR in 4 Minutes video.