Why Nuclear Fuel Looks Unfair
A kilogram of pure uranium-235 could release tens of millions of kilowatt-hours of heat, while a kilogram of diesel contains only around 10 to 12 kilowatt-hours of chemical energy. That enormous gap makes nuclear propulsion look exceptionally attractive on paper.
But a reactor keeps producing decay heat after shutdown. It needs continuous cooling, shielding, emergency heat removal, and trained oversight even when the ship is no longer moving.
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But a reactor keeps producing decay heat after shutdown. It needs continuous cooling, shielding, emergency heat removal, and trained oversight even when the ship is no longer moving.
#DecayHeat #NuclearFuel #ShipSafety #MarineTechnology #CasualNavigation
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