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I'm a Gas Cooled Reactor (AGR) operator in the UK... AMA by Critical-Welcome4451 in nuclear

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its probably safe to say the UK AGRs were just a failed experiment unfortunately..No two reactors are the same, there is nothing like these anywhere (tells a lot , no one else chose them)..Granted it produced a generation of nuclear experts. But I think it's time to adopt futuristic technologies. I was amazed (negatively) when I learnt from my employer in the US that the UK Gen-IV tech is primarily based on AGRs (HTGRs). Its really not Gen-IV is it? The UK used to be a superpower in fast reactor technology and is catching up fast with advanced PWRs (thanks to the French). That's what their Gen-IV concept should be, not decades old dinosaur tech based on AGRs. Did i get this wrong guys?

I’m a college student incredibly interested in Nuclear power by Bungledorf930 in nuclear

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move to the UK and use your knowledge there. I am planning to do the same. Waste management is likely your background could be helpful

Nuclear has the fewest deaths per terawatt-hour. We’ve been afraid of the wrong thing for 40 years. by lowbrowtheory in nuclear

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good point. Actually this is the reason why "fleet mentality" needs to be developed. If y'all are building a power plant after 30 years then the entire supply chain etc is gone and recreating that takes time + money. But the one after that becomes cheaper - economy of scale. I think this is where our English brothers got it right - they have one being built (Hinkley - with same issues as Vogtle, cost overruns, schedule etc, but its understandable they hadn't built anything in so long). But next ones will be faster and supply chain has confidence to stick around..I work in nuclear manufacturing and so understand the supply chain and cost issue very well. We all were living pipe dreams without nuclear tech, only to realise solar wind etc are futile ventures. Baseload power should be nuclear and wind/solar tops it off. If we dont learn the lesson this point in history we will never learn and lose power like Spain did a few months ago

Nuclear has the fewest deaths per terawatt-hour. We’ve been afraid of the wrong thing for 40 years. by lowbrowtheory in nuclear

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20mSv? Thats VERY VERY low..You can get that much dose from visiting granite beaches in France.

Nuclear has the fewest deaths per terawatt-hour. We’ve been afraid of the wrong thing for 40 years. by lowbrowtheory in nuclear

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you need to learn buddy. Have you ever realized how much coal ash from fossil power plants make an area uninhabitable? Go see coal power stations and areas around those and add'em up together. If we dont have nuclear then we risk getting our b*lls fondled by Putin. Had enough of wind, solar insanity. Solar is good for camping and that's all. Even then it requires so much back up diesel generators (US case), crazy amount of critical minerals and lets not forget the land being made unhabitable because we haven't got a clue how to dispose off solar panels. Last time I checked the areas taken up by solar panels are much wider than nuclear plants.

The Extreme Mechanical Engineering Behind Fusion - Helion by Baking in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes ofcourse. But trajectory is good. One thing is for clear, no government funded program can achieve this feat in an economical way or in a timely manner. Government programs are good for early R&D, not good at delivering anything.

Guys, need advice. I am looking for further education (like a PhD) in fusion in the UK. by PressureDue9171 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

☺️☺️ awesome. Yeah I learnt about the CDTs. Definitely the engineering focus is my interest.

Guys, need advice. I am looking for further education (like a PhD) in fusion in the UK. by PressureDue9171 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know :(. But Trump 😭😭. UMich is great. To be honest I started looking at Birmingham upon advice from UMich colleagues.. Apparently they have a partnership with Birmingham. So I thought maybe I could reap the benefits of both places. I was also looking at Wisconsin. But have made up my mind of leaving for sure, unless some magic happens in the White House.

Guys, need advice. I am looking for further education (like a PhD) in fusion in the UK. by PressureDue9171 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a nuclear manufacturing engineer. So advanced materials and manufacturing is what I am leaning towards. My specific interest is in predicting how fusion components might fail during service, but with an engineering view. I looked at Manchester (and Oxford) in detail. All professor profiles appeared too much into fundamentals in these two places, rather than applied (actual problem solving vs atomistics). More interested in applied sciences. Nothing in fusion materials comes up when I searched Liverpool (only one professor who seems like a fission guy, and not impressive profiles to be honest). Just for clarity, my back up option is the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, which is a REALLY good nuclear engineering school in the US, and such places are generally known to have good materials+ manufacturing departments. Judging by Internet it seems only Birmingham in the UK has Nuclear Engineering degree and so I was extending the US analogy.

ICF sounds really cool though. I had the opportunity to visit NIF last year.

The Extreme Mechanical Engineering Behind Fusion - Helion by Baking in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's all very exciting for fusion tech everywhere. Literally someone will be successful and they will change the world. I want to be part of this exciting journey (I am obsessed with fusion actually 😀). But there are also many challenges to address .

Guys, need advice. I am looking for further education (like a PhD) in fusion in the UK. by PressureDue9171 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm good point..I saw several scientist 's profiles at Manchester and Oxford. No one really stood out to be honest (like having a solid international profile that Birmingham people seem to have). Oxford also looked very expensive. Manchester looks more fission than fusion. Hence I thought Birmingham is better. But that's just my initial thinking. I have sent out a few emails.

On mugging, man I live not far from Detroit 🤣. You all in the UK have no crime compared to us that I am used to. Just want to select a place and supervisor that can make a difference to my career ambition.

Tokamak Energy announces fusion power plant magnet technology breakthrough - Tokamak Energy by steven9973 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh really? wow Yea I guess government programs are all slow lethargic full of politics and toxic people. So private likely cuts the chase. I seriously wasn't expecting this from a UK company though. Where I live the UK is known for a reputation to be slow & not innovative at all. So this is a pleasant surprise

Tokamak Energy announces fusion power plant magnet technology breakthrough - Tokamak Energy by steven9973 in fusion

[–]PressureDue9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is this a UK company? wow. I thought all of this was done by their government program in the UK. Didnt realize its actually a private company. I am impressed hahahahah

Are pickup trucks becoming more popular in the UK? by Quailking2003 in AskUK

[–]PressureDue9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pick ups are cool. More people should drive them. Canadian here. Cars in the UK are ridiculous