/tags/reactors/ Recent bookmarks tagged #reactors Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:59 +0000 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/business/energy-environment/nrc-clears-way-for-new-nuclear-plant-construction.html?_r=4&ref=atomicenergy The decision, a milestone in the much-delayed revival of plant construction sought by the nuclear industry, involves the Westinghouse AP1000, a 1,154-megawatt reactor with a so-called advanced passive design. It relies more heavily on forces like gravity and natural heat convection and less on pumps, valves and operator actions than other models do, in theory diminishing the probability of an accident.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #energy #nuclear #power #reactors</p> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:19:34 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:20310 energy nuclear power reactors