Core Power Company is planning to develop floating nuclear power plants using molten salt can provide 175 GWH clean electricity every year.
Simulation of nuclear power plants located near Core Power’s port. Image: Core Power
Core Power, a leading nuclear technology developer at sea, notice special initiatives to introduce a floating power plant using melting salt in the US in the mid -2030s, Interesting Engineering On February 17 reported. In the name of the Liberty program, this sword sought to set up a comprehensive civil nuclear frame program adjusted for the sea application.
In a speech at the Core Power conference held in Houston, Texas, CEO Mikal Bøe detailed the company’s target for this advanced program. BØe emphasized that the Liberty program can open the market estimated $ 2.6 trillion focusing on floating power solutions and indicates using a shipyard to build a nuclear power plant that can save time and time. expense.
Core Power recently announced the plan to develop a floating nuclear power plant in the US that provides an estimated 175 GWH clean electricity every year. The first phase of the Liberty program aims to produce a series of floating nuclear power plants (FNPP). The FNPP production process will take advantage of the module building technique, based on the level and infrastructure available of the shipbuilding industry. These factories are designed to operate such as electric barge that can be fixed in ports and coastal areas or beyond offshore. This tactic allows effective mass production, allowing the entire FNPP cluster to many different locations as required by customers without complicated preparation at each location. A central shipyard will manage the handover, maintenance, fuel and waste treatment of the floating power plant.
A key aspect of the Liberty program is the focus on advanced nuclear technology, especially the melting salt reactor. Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, this new generation system is designed to operate safely and effectively near atmospheric pressure. Such design helps reduce the demand for emergency blockade, enhance the reliability and feasibility of FNPP and commercial ships using nuclear electricity. The new high -end reactors will provide great advantages in terms of efficiency, helping the ship operate with only one fuel during life and minimize the amount of waste. As a result, the ships using nuclear electricity can increase the speed and cargo capacity.
Core Power is cooperating with many developers to optimize the reactor for the sea application. The company planned to start receiving orders for FNPP in 2028 and commercialized the whole decade. The description of the approach is divided into several stages from now to 2030, including reactor design, setting up a framework program on management and applying for the necessary license. The second phase of the program focuses on building a sustainable supply chain and developing skilled workers. The final stage will be aimed at business and production facilities for FNPP.