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| Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjM9E6d42-M |
Nuclear reactors have always been a topic of dispute. In a relatively simple process, they are able to generate energy that powers entire cities without producing a single gram of pollution. This way of producing energy also had its downfall, such as the Chernobyl reactor accident, but after these events humanity did its homework and improved the construction and guidelines for reactor construction. The main problem with uranium reactors is their fuel. This material is difficult to access, difficult to extract, it must be properly processed before use, it is relatively easy to use for evil purposes like nuclear weapons and many others. However, scientists have found that the close friend of uranium – thorium, is a remedy for all the problems we face with nuclear power plants. In the attached video you will learn more about this amazing material in a funny way.
Questions:
1. What do you think about nuclear power plants? Do you believe that they are safe? Should we build more of it?
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
3. What do you think about the way of sharing knowledge shown in video?
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
Comments
2. If uranium is a better fuel than thorium, why not? Despite this, I think that instead of looking for alternative sources of nuclear fuel, we should focus on developing photovoltaics and suitable accumulators.
3. This is an interesting, uncommon method, you never know what new drawing will appear so the video isn’t boring.
2. Perhaps it is the biggest problem of our energy system but this branch of our technology is developed in parallel with power plants development so it shows great promise to all of us.
3. That's great you enjoyed video :)
I think that they are better then other forms of power plants. The only problem is where to dispose the radioactive substances that are a sideproduct of atomic power plants. Sure, there was Charnobyl and Hiroshima, but I think that similar to planes, a lot of thought is put into the safety of those sytems, and I think that those two accidetns help make the plants more safe overall.
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Sure, why not. Probably a change in the power plant equipment would be needed, and not every power plant would want to do it straight away, but it's a matter of time.
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`I didn't like it that much, the video was overusing the comparisions to people, that only made the video longer and didn't prove anything.
3. Okey, I quite like that elements but you made your point and I can agree that for many people it would be not as funny as it seemed to be
In my opinion, a nuclear power plant is necessary in Poland. The Polish energy infrastructure was mostly built in the 1970s. Now, this infrastructure will soon be scrappable for a large part. Renewable energy sources are not stable enough to meet domestic energy demand. Additionally, the nuclear power plant still provides access to modern technologies and solutions. It allows to develop and get used to the civil atom. It requires the training of personnel and strict compliance with procedures. The same reasons alone should be sufficient to have a minimum of 2 such power plants in the country.
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
A nuclear power plant is already under construction in India, which will use the isotope of the track to work. Due to the long half-life of the isotope, the radioactivity of products using purified thorium is low. Like uranium and plutonium, it can be used as fuel in nuclear reactors. Unlike the uranium-based nuclear cycle, thorium in some types of reactors can be used entirely, eliminating the waste problem.
3. What do you think about the way of sharing knowledge shown in video?
I think that as much information as was presented could be summarized in ten sentences. The 10 sentences can be read in a minute. The tendency to make such videos is not necessary. It is only used to make impressions.
Yes, nowadays I believe we can make them safe enough to use properly. We need energy and the power plants we have in Poland really can not produce enough of it. So we really should start building them before someone cut us off the grid.
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
Maybe, or maybe by some other element in not so distant future, who knows, but thorium really should be taken into account.
3. What do you think about the way of sharing knowledge shown in video?
It was brilliant, short, on the topic and jokes were flying like bullets in the shootout.
2. That's great fact. Perhaps you can tell us more about it in your article in the future :)
3. Well to me it attracts people not connected in any matter with science or particular field of science to gain a lot of interesting information in simple way
2. Of course, thorium shows great promise but who knows if we won't even find better solution in the near future
3. That's exactly what I also think about it :)
They are safe if the workers are safe. And follow all guidelines and safety rules.
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
Quite possibly, why not? If this is more reliable source of energy, then yes.
3. What do you think about the way of sharing knowledge shown in video?
Entertaining and fun, I like it.
That's great you like this video
After my experience with the Chernobyl power plant and after watching the series on this subject, it's difficult to make something up. You have to stick to the facts. These types of buildings aren't safe. So you have to take care of them very much.
2. Do you think that uranium reactors will be replaced by thorium reactors in near future?
I don't know, I don't do nuclear physics. If I were such a scientist, I would probably be able to answer this question.
3. What do you think about the way of sharing knowledge shown in video?
An intriguing way like any other. Maybe this is the way to transfer knowledge.
2. That I don't know, however, according to the video that is a reasonable step. Hopefully, that will happen eventually.
3. I was a little surprised at the beginning but I liked the humour. The graphics could have been a bit more aesthetical, however, the style was tailored to the humour, so I won't judge it any further.
2. I don't know. But given the information from the video, uranium might be replaced by thorium.
3. It's really unique, and i like it.
2 / Maybe information in the video, uranium might be replaced by thorium.
3 / Why not? This is an interesting option ...
2. Honestly, I don’t know a few years ago we probably wouldn’t even thought about it and who knows what future will bring.
3. I didn’t like it, as it comes to science, I prefer more traditional way to show things. But also I think that this kind of cartoon could be grate for someone who doesn’t like to learn much.
2. I have no idea if this will happen. How will it really be - time will tell. We have to wait.
3. A little unusual solution with the use of cartoon and humor. Interesting, but from time to time.
1. I honestly think that nuclear power plants are our future and we should build more of them. I think Polish people are still afraid after the Chernobyl incident and that's why we don't have any nuclear power plants in our contry yet. But I believe that they are a very safe and eco-friendly way of getting energy and I hope more people will see that. The world needs them.
2. Honestly, it's hard to tell. Depends on "what will sell better" as that's how the world works nowadays. I think that Uranium might be replaced by Thorium only if it turns out to be the most profitable option.
3. I love videos like that - with tons of humor and made with animation which is very time-consuming to produce. I never heard about that channel before but I subscribed to them after viewing your video so thanks!
2. I think it isnt easy to predict, the technology is developing very quickly so maybe in few years we will discover something even more efficient
3. I'm not fan, lack of fluidity and characters drawn like paint can reject a lot of people who think that this is not serious movie