Day: January 22, 2023

  • Why India has long-standing interest in Thorium based Nuclear Reactors?

    India has a long-standing interest in thorium-based nuclear reactors, as it has abundant reserves of thorium, but relatively limited reserves of uranium. Thorium is a naturally occurring, slightly radioactive metal that can be used as a nuclear fuel. India’s nuclear program has been focused on developing the capabilities for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as…

  • Fast breader reactors

    Fast breeder reactors (FBRs) are a type of nuclear reactor that uses fast neutrons to generate more fuel than they consume. They are called “breeder” reactors because they “breed” more fuel than they use. The most common type of FBRs are liquid metal cooled fast breeder reactors (LMFBRs) In these reactors, fast neutrons are used…