with low-cost nuclear heat
Most nuclear power plants make use of nearly all of their heat and typically do not have a lot of higher temp heat left over.
HOWEVER, what would it take to use the 'spent fuel' as a district heater?
Embed in concrete under a police building, and then simply have steam pipes run through it.
If done up right, this would help use up some of the leftover energy.
Most nuclear plants have electric/thermal efficiency near 33%. The rest goes into condenser cooling water. Yes, it is lower temperature heat, but useful for building heating.
My understanding was that today's reactors are closer to 50% or more and that the amount of heat coming out was minor.
Still, something like what I am suggesting, if it works, would be useful INSIDE of cities, universities, etc.
Free waste heat ❗️
Most nuclear power plants make use of nearly all of their heat and typically do not have a lot of higher temp heat left over.
HOWEVER, what would it take to use the 'spent fuel' as a district heater?
Embed in concrete under a police building, and then simply have steam pipes run through it.
If done up right, this would help use up some of the leftover energy.
Most nuclear plants have electric/thermal efficiency near 33%. The rest goes into condenser cooling water. Yes, it is lower temperature heat, but useful for building heating.
My understanding was that today's reactors are closer to 50% or more and that the amount of heat coming out was minor.
Still, something like what I am suggesting, if it works, would be useful INSIDE of cities, universities, etc.
Free waste heat ❗️