Abstract
SMRs: Nuclear Fad or Nuclear Future?
Nuclear energy is seen as the most secure method for keeping the lights on for the future yet the western developed world appears to have great difficulty in financing nuclear projects. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could be an economical solution to the growing issue of sustainable energy.
John Molyneux is a leading figure in SMR development at Rolls Royce's Civil Nuclear division. He believes in their huge potential to strengthen the UK's energy security. He will present how SMRs could be a more viable medium-term solution to Britain’s energy security and how these 'Mini' nuclear reactors could help solve Britain's energy crunch?
He will give details of how Rolls-Royce is teaming up with a host of British engineering giants to make SMRs a reality in the UK, generating up to 40,000 high-value British jobs and intellectual property, and opening up a £400 billion export market.
There is a revival of interest in small and uncomplicated units for generating electricity from nuclear power, and SMRs would complement the UK’s large-scale nuclear reacto
SMRs: Nuclear Fad or Nuclear Future?
Nuclear energy is seen as the most secure method for keeping the lights on for the future yet the western developed world appears to have great difficulty in financing nuclear projects. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could be an economical solution to the growing issue of sustainable energy.
John Molyneux is a leading figure in SMR development at Rolls Royce's Civil Nuclear division. He believes in their huge potential to strengthen the UK's energy security. He will present how SMRs could be a more viable medium-term solution to Britain’s energy security and how these 'Mini' nuclear reactors could help solve Britain's energy crunch?
He will give details of how Rolls-Royce is teaming up with a host of British engineering giants to make SMRs a reality in the UK, generating up to 40,000 high-value British jobs and intellectual property, and opening up a £400 billion export market.
There is a revival of interest in small and uncomplicated units for generating electricity from nuclear power, and SMRs would complement the UK’s large-scale nuclear reactor programme, ensuring greater security of low carbon energy.
There are lots of pros and cons, from their environmental impact, radioactive waste disposal, nuclear accidents and high cost, to low pollution, low operating costs, reliability, and higher energy density than fossil fuels. It’s a controversial topic, but could yield fantastic results across the board.
Many countries are working on novel designs of SMRs and John will summarise the different technology options from around the world.
Introducing the evening’s discussions, Dame Sue Ion who represents the UK on a number of international review and oversight committees for the nuclear sector will give her own special take on the main subject of this EngTalk.
Entitled ‘BREXATOM: Should we be afraid?’ Dame Sue Ion's 10minute insight will look at the global challenges in the nuclear sector, new build, the potential nuclear fallout from Brexatom and what is next for the UK’s domestic nuclear industry.
r programme, ensuring greater security of low carbon energy.
There are lots of pros and cons, from their environmental impact, radioactive waste disposal, nuclear accidents and high cost, to low pollution, low operating costs, reliability, and higher energy density than fossil fuels. It’s a controversial topic, but could yield fantastic results across the board.
