Used GEMINI I #128858 for sale

GEMINI I (Generation IV Molten Salt Reactor) is an advanced type of nuclear reactor that is designed to generate electricity through the use of a molten salt coolant. This design is advantageous due to its inherent safety features and improved efficiency compared to traditional reactors. The core of the reactor is composed of thorium and a fissionable material such as uranium-233. This mixture is heated to temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius, creating the nuclear chain reaction necessary to initiate the fission process. Thorium is a naturally abundant material that is believed to be more reliable, stable, and able to reduce nuclear waste compared to uranium-235. The molten salt coolant used in I is composed of a mixture of fluorides such as lithium fluoride, beryllium fluoride, and uranium fluoride. This coolant is circulated throughout the reactor, carrying away the energy generated by the fission process. This coolant does not require highly pressurized vessels like those required in traditional reactors, removing the risk of a steam explosion. The coolant also serves to passively shut down the reactor during emergency scenarios, such as an increase in fission rate. This is due to the changing solubility of the fluoride mixture at high temperatures, which causes the core to cool and quench the nuclear reaction. In addition to its improved safety features, GEMINI I is considered a Generation IV reactor, due to its ability to produce maximum efficiency from its fuel. Generation IV reactors are capable of burn-down of transuranic elements (such as plutonium) created during the fission process, reducing the need for additional fuel processing. The most significant benefit of I is its ability to provide continuous, reliable electricity with lower radioactive waste production than traditional nuclear reactors. If successful, GEMINI I could potentially revolutionize the nuclear energy industry and make a major contribution to global energy production.