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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Nuclear Technology"”.
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Crushed rock thermal energy storage & nuclear technology : option space & economic impacts
… and present an opportunity for energy arbitrage. Nuclear reactors in the United States are inflexible when compared to fossil generators, and batteries may store energy at peak renewable production, albeit at a high capital cost. Thermal energy storage coupled to nuclear reactors may both increase …
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Measurement of 50Cr and 53Cr Neutron Capture Cross Sections for Nuclear Technology at CERN n_TOF and HiSPANoS
Nuclear energy has been recognized as crucial in terms of decreasing the CO2 emissions due to carbon sources while satisfying the increasing energy demands worldwide. The associated development towards a more efficient and safer nuclear energy requires nuclear data of high quality, serving …
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Investigation of causes and structure of social attitudes concerning nuclear radiation
… dynamics for acceptance of controversial nuclear technology projects. Attitudes towards nuclear technology have been found to be different from those towards other technologies perceived as hazardous, such as hydraulic fracturing, genetic engineering or biohazard facilities. Even within …
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The perception of risk : a summary of studies and how they pertain to the future of nuclear energy
One of the most interesting aspects of nuclear power is the perceived risk that the public infers from its existence. This paper explores the public's response to risk in general and specifically to nuclear power by reviewing behavioral studies examining how risk is perceived. The paper also …
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The Nuclear Renaissance and Its Implications for Nonproliferation Security
… global warming has created a renewed interest in nuclear power. The struggle to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear technology may reach new heights as developing states seek assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency. I argue that the current nonproliferation regime is not prepared to …
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Enforcement Through Voluntary Participation: The Impact of Non-Binding Informal Groups on the International Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
… policy impact of the informal group known as the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a non treaty-bound grouping of states organized to define mutually agreed upon nuclear export controls with the aim of advancing the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, in line with the values of the Treaty on the …
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Gold Standard or Case-by-Case: Which Method Is Best for the Nonproliferation Regime?
With the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, U.S. nuclear technology created the first nuclear bombs, which promptly ended World War II. What to do with this new technology with regard to nuclear armaments never seemed hard to comprehend, as the world witnessed the advent of the nuclear arms race that …
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Negotiation strategies in American-North Korean nuclear talks, 1992-2013
North Korea's relationship with nuclear technology has concerned the world for decades. A wide array of negotiation methods from punitive sanctions to energy assistance have been attempted to dissuade the nation from developing its weapons program -- but every resolution has been temporary at best. …
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Evaluation of Troxler 3241-C nuclear asphalt content gauge used for Marshall specimens
… development of a nondestructive technique using nuclear technology. Measuring asphalt cement content of Marshall specimens by nuclear gauges is a new technique; this study evaluates the feasibility of using the nuclear gauges. Two hundred fifty-six specimens were prepared for this purpose. The …
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The potential for a nuclear renaissance : the development of nuclear power under climate change mitigation policies
… change it for centuries if no action is taken. Nuclear power, a nearly carbon-free source of electricity, could contribute significantly to climate change mitigation by replacing conventional fossil-fueled electricity generation technologies. To examine the potential role of nuclear power, an …
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United States and France : a regulatory perspective
Nuclear materials and their uses are regulated differently in countries around the world. In the United States, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates the different commercial and academic uses of nuclear technology, including nuclear power plants. In France, the Direction Generale de la …
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Rethinking Nonproliferation: Reforming the IAEA and Deterring NPT Withdrawal
The continued vitality and effectiveness of the nuclear non-proliferation regime (NPR) is threatened on several fronts. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), charged with monitoring compliance of states‟ nonproliferation obligations, has been incapable of enforcing these commitments or …
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Machine learning for nuclear fission systems : preliminary investigation of an autonomous control system for the MGEP
Commercial nuclear technology today is facing challenges due to both economic viability and concerns over safety. Next-generation reactors could potentially improve with respect to both concerns through recent advancements in computation and machine learning, through autonomous control systems …
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Using the FLUENT computational fluid dynamics code to model the NACOK corrosion test
As a part of advancing nuclear technology, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis offers safer and lower-cost results relative to experimental work. Its use as a safety analysis tool is gaining much broader acceptance due to increasing experimental verification. FLUENT is a Computational Fluid …
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Protest Space: A Study of Technology Choice, Perception of Risk, and Space Exploration
… exploration of Mars that will rely heavily on nuclear technologies. NASA has an established nuclear technology program that recently became the focus of public protest over the risk from the technologies. Focusing on the Cassini mission to Saturn, the citizens protesting the mission claimed …
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Calling the President a Liar: Women, Reagan, and the Bomb in "The Day After"
… Kansas experience the devastating effects of nuclear bombs. However, I argue that the quieter scenes demand examination. Through observing the moments in which average Midwestern families interact, it becomes clear that director Nicholas Meyer and writer Edward Hume sought to push back against …
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Russia's Strategic Nuclear Weapons Programs and Their Role in Russian Grand Strategy
… its superpower status through fifth generation nuclear technology. Given Russia’s geography, history, and the current political climate, and the fact that it possesses the largest nuclear arsenal on the planet, there are numerous inherent risks for the West in disparaging Russia as a country …
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Fuel cycle transition simulation capabilities in CYCLUS
… the demand for tools necessary to model complex nuclear fuel cycles (NFCs) and advanced reactor technologies. This thesis demonstrates the capability of CYCLUS , the agent-based fuel cycle simulator, to model, simulate, and analyze real-life fuel cycle transition scenarios. I introduce new …
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The role of CCS as a mitigation technology and challenges to its commercialization
… various factors such as the availability of the technology, the availability of substitutes such as nuclear technology, and the stringency of emissions reduction targets. Given that the global energy economy has largely been operating in "business as usual" mode, the effective implementation of a …
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Integration of nuclear power with oil sands extraction projects in Canada
… This thesis explores the possibility of using nuclear energy to power oil sands recovery. Once operational, nuclear reactors produce no greenhouse gas emissions of carbon dioxide and offer relatively low and stable fuel and operation and maintenance costs. Uranium is not subject to the same …
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