Prospective directions of development of the nuclear energy industry of Ukraine
According to the materials of scientific report at the meeting of the Presidium of NAS of Ukraine, February 8, 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15407/visn2023.04.051Keywords:
reactor technologies, innovative nuclear reactors, generation IV nuclear reactors, small modular reactorsAbstract
The report provides information on the current state of nuclear energy in Ukraine and the world, analyzes the general trends that are observed in the electric power industry. Currently, 12 out of 15 power units of Ukrainian NPPs are already operating beyond design life, so in 10–20 years the time will come for their decommissioning, therefore the question of a reasonable choice of promising reactor technology for its further implementation in Ukraine is relevant. The technical and economic parameters of modern reactor units, both already implemented at nuclear power plants in the world, and those under development, which can be competitive if they are successfully implemented, are considered. Such projects include innovative fourth-generation reactor units and small modular reactors. The problematic issues of the prospects for the introduction in Ukraine of not yet tested reactor technologies are discussed.
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