The Safer Nuclear Reactor We Forgot to Build – Visually Explained

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This video provides a detailed visual explanation of molten salt nuclear reactors and how they differ from conventional light water reactors. The physics explained visually. Topics covered include:

The role of decay heat and control rods in reactor safety
Why conventional reactors can become unstable during coolant loss
The passive safety systems in molten salt reactors
The concept of a freeze plug and how it prevents meltdowns
How molten salt reactors enable online refueling
The issue of xenon poisoning and how it is mitigated
Breeding fissile fuel from thorium using molten salt designs
Chemical separation techniques for isolating protactinium
Current challenges in scaling molten salt reactors to industrial use

The video also features input from Professor Hans Fynbo, who explains key concepts related to reactor safety and nuclear proliferation concerns.

This video is part of a nuclear series. You can watch all episodes here:
   • Vision of Fission  


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