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    Poster For Thorium Based Nuclear Power

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    This is the most professional poster I have ever been a part of. For my Technical Writing class (HCDE 333) we were split into teams and tasked with writing a proposal for a sustainability issue in the modern world. We chose to write on the subject of nuclear power because we liked the challenge of tackling a large scale problem, and several group members were well knowledgeable in the subject. Specifically, we showed that nuclear power using Uranium as the fuel source has many problems, but these can be solved by using Thorium as the fuel source with a Molten Salt Reactor fuel cycle. Our proposal details why nuclear power can solve our world energy crisis, the current problems with the Uranium based power plants, why Thorium is the solution, and the design and implementation of nuclear power plants using Thorium. This is an incredibly dense and comprehensive subject, but our group handled it in stride. Both our formal report and poster are well formatted and pleasing to read. The text is informative without being too burdened by technical jargon, and carries a convincing tone. In our presentation of the topic we made it clear that we had done our research, and knew what we were talking about. To quote our professor’s feedback, “This is an excellent proposal! You did a considerable amount of background research and synthesis of the information as is shown in your descriptions of the technology, the benefits, and the drawbacks. You make a persuasive argument.” The only points we were docked for were minor grammatical errors, which have since been revised. It was also mentioned that, “Your slides were some of the best I have ever seen (from students or professionals in the workplace).” This shows not only my ability to write and present well, but my talent for working well in a group. I am capable of not only producing quality work, but encouraging others to do so as well, I am able to bring out enthusiasm in the group as a whole so that the workflow process is smooth and efficient.

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    Poster For Thorium Based Nuclear Power

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    This is the most professional poster I have ever been a part of. For my Technical Writing class (HCDE 333) we were split into teams and tasked with writing a proposal for a sustainability issue in the modern world. We chose to write on the subject of nuclear power because we liked the challenge of tackling a large scale problem, and several group members were well knowledgeable in the subject. Specifically, we showed that nuclear power using Uranium as the fuel source has many problems, but these can be solved by using Thorium as the fuel source with a Molten Salt Reactor fuel cycle. Our proposal details why nuclear power can solve our world energy crisis, the current problems with the Uranium based power plants, why Thorium is the solution, and the design and implementation of nuclear power plants using Thorium. This is an incredibly dense and comprehensive subject, but our group handled it in stride. Both our formal report and poster are well formatted and pleasing to read. The text is informative without being too burdened by technical jargon, and carries a convincing tone. In our presentation of the topic we made it clear that we had done our research, and knew what we were talking about. To quote our professor’s feedback, “This is an excellent proposal! You did a considerable amount of background research and synthesis of the information as is shown in your descriptions of the technology, the benefits, and the drawbacks. You make a persuasive argument.” The only points we were docked for were minor grammatical errors, which have since been revised. It was also mentioned that, “Your slides were some of the best I have ever seen (from students or professionals in the workplace).” This shows not only my ability to write and present well, but my talent for working well in a group. I am capable of not only producing quality work, but encouraging others to do so as well, I am able to bring out enthusiasm in the group as a whole so that the workflow process is smooth and efficient.

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    This is the most professional poster I have ever been a part of. For my Technical Writing class (HCDE 333) we were split into teams and tasked with writing a proposal for a sustainability issue in the modern world. We chose to write on the subject of nuclear power because we liked the challenge of tackling a large scale problem, and several group members were well knowledgeable in the subject. Specifically, we showed that nuclear power using Uranium as the fuel source has many problems, but these can be solved by using Thorium as the fuel source with a Molten Salt Reactor fuel cycle. Our proposal details why nuclear power can solve our world energy crisis, the current problems with the Uranium based power plants, why Thorium is the solution, and the design and implementation of nuclear power plants using Thorium. This is an incredibly dense and comprehensive subject, but our group handled it in stride. Both our formal report and poster are well formatted and pleasing to read. The text is informative without being too burdened by technical jargon, and carries a convincing tone. In our presentation of the topic we made it clear that we had done our research, and knew what we were talking about. To quote our professor’s feedback, “This is an excellent proposal! You did a considerable amount of background research and synthesis of the information as is shown in your descriptions of the technology, the benefits, and the drawbacks. You make a persuasive argument.” The only points we were docked for were minor grammatical errors, which have since been revised. It was also mentioned that, “Your slides were some of the best I have ever seen (from students or professionals in the workplace).” This shows not only my ability to write and present well, but my talent for working well in a group. I am capable of not only producing quality work, but encouraging others to do so as well, I am able to bring out enthusiasm in the group as a whole so that the workflow process is smooth and efficient.

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    Poster For Thorium Based Nuclear Power

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    Walter Petersen
    This is the most professional poster I have ever been a part of. For my Technical Writing class (HCDE 333) we were split into teams and tasked with writing a proposal for a sustainability issue in the modern world. We chose to write on the subject of nuclear power because we liked the challenge of tackling a large scale problem, and several group members were well knowledgeable in the subject. Specifically, we showed that nuclear power using Uranium as the fuel source has many problems, but these can be solved by using Thorium as the fuel source with a Molten Salt Reactor fuel cycle. Our proposal details why nuclear power can solve our world energy crisis, the current problems with the Uranium based power plants, why Thorium is the solution, and the design and implementation of nuclear power plants using Thorium. This is an incredibly dense and comprehensive subject, but our group handled it in stride. Both our formal report and poster are well formatted and pleasing to read. The text is informative without being too burdened by technical jargon, and carries a convincing tone. In our presentation of the topic we made it clear that we had done our research, and knew what we were talking about. To quote our professor’s feedback, “This is an excellent proposal! You did a considerable amount of background research and synthesis of the information as is shown in your descriptions of the technology, the benefits, and the drawbacks. You make a persuasive argument.” The only points we were docked for were minor grammatical errors, which have since been revised. It was also mentioned that, “Your slides were some of the best I have ever seen (from students or professionals in the workplace).” This shows not only my ability to write and present well, but my talent for working well in a group. I am capable of not only producing quality work, but encouraging others to do so as well, I am able to bring out enthusiasm in the group as a whole so that the workflow process is smooth and efficient.

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    Garrison Burger Andrew Countryman Jim Coy Jordan Ott Walter Petersen Vibinash Thomas

    THORIUM: POWERING OUR FUTURE


    MOLTEN SALT REACTOR SCHEMATIC

    INTRODUCTION
    The availability of a clean and reliable source of electric energy is critical to the progress and survival of the modern world. While promising work has been done in the harnessing of solar, wind and tidal energy sources, these are not enough to meet todays energy needs. Nuclear power supplemented with renewable sources has the greatest potential to meet energy demands without the crippling drawbacks of fossil fuels. Unfortunately nuclear power in its current form has its own issues which hamper its implementation and make the general public rightfully concerned. Power generation needs fall into two categories, the base-load and the transient-load. The transient-load is best handled by sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric since these are

    capable of rapid changes in output, while fossil fuels and nuclear are better suited to meeting the base-load since they have large generating capacities, and they are not capable of the rapid, unplanned changes in their capacity to meet the demands of the transient load. Utilizing fossil fuels to meet the baseload will not be an option in the future so a revamp of nuclear power needs to occur to meet this need. We p r o p o s e i m p l e m e n t i n g n e x t generation molten salt reactors (MSRs) powered by thorium fuel as the new standard to meet the worlds base-load demands. These safe and efcient nuclear reactors represent a signicant improvement over todays nuclear technology. MSRs not only generate minimal waste byproducts, but can actually use old uranium-generated waste as fuel.

    STATEMENT OF WORK
    The transition to a thorium fuel cycle will occur in several stages. The initial stage consists of research and development for the materials and components needed in commercial systems. The molten salt fuel mixture is highly corrosive, and the pipes and housing of this mixture will need to be made out of a material which can withstand these conditions. Several test loops will test these materials and components under the conditions that will be experienced in an actual reactor setup. This R&D will continue in parallel with the other implementation stages. This research and development culminates with the construction and testing of a pilot-plant called the miniFUJI, which will occur over a several year period. The miniFUJI will

    mainly be built to verify that the reaction within the reaction chamber is valid and the expected result can be observed. This will be an opportunity to learn from any design faults and improve the materials and components used. The next stage of the transition will take the results of the pilot-plant and use them to design a small scale power station called the FUJI. With this prototype, we will be able to generate power at a small scale. It will be able to generate about 150 to 200 MWe. Once we conrm that all the tests have been run successfully, we will gather all the data about the plant at the current state and try to further improve or x any aws that were found. At this point everything would be prepared to pass off information to utility companies for implementation of full scale thorium power plants.

    DAILY POWER CONSUMPTION


    250

    URANIUM
    SAFETY
    High operating pressures steam explosions during meltdown Current reactor safety features are active - require constant power

    THORIUM
    Atmospheric pressure and far below the boiling temperature of the salt Passive safety such as the freeze plug - instant stop during overheating Much more difcult and dangerous to produce weapons Far less waste - most waste is consumed in nuclear fuel cycle This waste contains far fewer transuranics and is only hazardous for 300 years Short storage time greatly simplies the problem of storing waste Current waste and weapon material can be consumed in molten salt reactors Thorium is estimated to be four times as abundant as uranium Near 100% utilization of fuel no enrichment or depleted waste fuel $200M General R&D

    BUDGET AND TIMELINE


    Fuel-Salt Loop - $25M Coolant-Salt Loop - $20M Electric Generating Test Loop - $10M Integral Test Loop - $55M Materials - $60M Components & Instruments - $30M

    Industrial
    200

    Residential

    Commercial

    Power (MW)

    150 100 50 0

    Base-Load
    PROLIFERATION
    0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

    Enrichment and waste products can be used to construct a ssion weapon Once through fuel cycle in produces large amounts of dangerous waste Waste contains many transuranics - hazardous for at least 10,000 years There is currently no long term solution for storing nuclear waste

    Time of Day (Hour)

    WASTE

    $400M miniFUJI
    Reactor Design - $100M Reactor Mockup - $50M Reactor Remote Maintenace - $75M Reactor Construction and Oepration - $400M

    THE THORIUM CYCLE


    !233Th 232Th 233Pa

    !233U
    Fission n

    $1.5B FUJI Prototype


    Reactor Design - $380M Reactor Mockup - $180M Reactor Remote Maintenance - $280M Reactor Construction and Operation - $660M

    Planning Construction Operation

    Reprocessing to reduce waste and danger presents a proliferation concern

    233U

    233U

    ABUNDANCE

    Uranium could be used to generate power for the next 5B years at current demand Only about 5% of the available energy in uranium fuel is utilized

    Large Scale (Future)


    Medium and Large Scale Power Stations 0 7.5 15.0 22.5 30.0

    Energy

    EFFICIENCY

    Years

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