Project Development of an Underground Nuclear Power Plant on the Basis of the Integrated Ship Reactor, KN-3

Abstract

In this study, we focused on the development of device module along with the fabrication process in search of alternative energy sources. We tried to show the design basis of underground nuclear power plants. At present, the power supply of remote areas is carried out mainly through gasoline and diesel generators and this leads to high fuel costs and negative impact on the environment. One of the solutions to the aforementioned problems can be the use of modular super low power (50–100 MW) integrated ship reactors.


Keywords: underground nuclear power units, design development, power generation, alternative energy, energy sources

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