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Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Power Reactors
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Global energy production depends heavily on nuclear power reactors because they offer reliable low-carbon operation as opposed to conventional fossil fuels. The beginning period of nuclear reactors has transformed through enhanced reactor design mechanisms together with safety protocols and fuel optimization systems. This research investigates various types of nuclear reactors together with their operational principles and security protocols. The research presents strategies to manage nuclear waste and investigates economic aspects along with environmental effects of nuclear power utilization. The research evaluates future prospects of nuclear power by examining Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV reactor development. Nuclear power presents itself as an effective response to global power security requirements despite existing obstacles that increase risk levels for nuclear proliferation and create complications during radioactive waste handling.
Keywords
Radioactive waste, nuclear waste, nuclear power systems, nuclear safety practices, boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor, small modular reactors, generation IV reactors
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How to cite this paper
@article{1707380,
author = {Ahmed Dashtey},
title = {Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Power Reactors},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {9},
pages = {46-58},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707380.pdf},
abstract = {Global energy production depends heavily on nuclear power reactors because they offer reliable low-carbon operation as opposed to conventional fossil fuels. The beginning period of nuclear reactors has transformed through enhanced reactor design mechanisms together with safety protocols and fuel optimization systems. This research investigates various types of nuclear reactors together with their operational principles and security protocols. The research presents strategies to manage nuclear waste and investigates economic aspects along with environmental effects of nuclear power utilization. The research evaluates future prospects of nuclear power by examining Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV reactor development. Nuclear power presents itself as an effective response to global power security requirements despite existing obstacles that increase risk levels for nuclear proliferation and create complications during radioactive waste handling.},
keywords = {Radioactive waste, nuclear waste, nuclear power systems, nuclear safety practices, boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor, small modular reactors, generation IV reactors},
month = {March},
}