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Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability
Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability Nuclear-powered missiles, like Russia’s Burevestnik, are a type of cruise missile that use fission of nuclear fuel to generate thrust, offering significant advantages over conventional missile systems. The key advantage of nuclear-powered flight is the […]
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Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech
Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech Google has announced plans to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant in Iowa, which shut down in 2020. The company has signed a 25-year agreement with NextEra Energy to purchase electricity from the plant when it starts operating again. […]
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Development of a MW-Scale High-Voltage Multiphase Dual-Rotor Generator and Rectifier for a PMAD in an NEP System
Development of a MW-Scale High-Voltage Multiphase Dual-Rotor Generator and Rectifier for a PMAD in an NEP System Developing a power management and distribution (PMAD) system for a Mars mission that can be coupled with a megawatt-scale nuclear power generation system. The PMAD system will include a dual rotor generator and power rectifier, optimized and validated […]
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Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost Utilities choosing power sources must consider factors beyond just cost, including reliability, flexibility, and environmental impact. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a key metric for comparing different power sources, with solar and wind energy having the […]
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