Thorium: An energy solution - THORIUM REMIX 2011

Why HN readers recommended it

HN users send it to anyone asking about thorium or molten salt reactors as a compact overview that answers common anti-nuclear objections.

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Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

gordonmcdowell

Topic

thorium reactors

Format

explainer

Level

intro

HN recommenders in dataset

4

HN mentions in dataset

7

Recommendation years in dataset

2011–2022

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From the original HN conversations

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• For those who haven't seen it, I highly recommend this video on liquid-fluoride thorium reactors (LFTR): [VIDEO] ! I passed the video by my uncle who was an expert/engineer dealing with control and safety of water cooled reactors. This is what he had to say: …

• Solar is not a viable means for today's energy consumption, and it certainly won't be a viable means for tomorrow's energy consumption. The energy race has been decided already, and the only answer to fossil fuels is Liquid Floride Thoriam Reactors (LFTR). It's an alternative …

• I assume it would cost a lot in R&D although other nations are currently experimenting LFTR. Beside that, I don't think the cost-benefit is at a point where it would make sense. It's one thing to produce energy but it's another entirely to distribute it. …