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Lab Tests Online

by randalleavitt 2008-04-08 22:20 Topic: personal health tools

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Health On the Net Foundation

by randalleavitt 2008-04-08 22:20 Topic: personal health tools

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Dr. Greiver's EMR

A family physician practicing in Toronto, Ontario, implementing an Electronic Medical Record practice. This blog is a diary of what happened.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-29 01:10 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Greiver · Title: Dr. Greiver's EMR

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OSCAR Canada Users Society

Oscar's objective is to offer a "royalty free" set of Clinic Applications and Clinic Resources for use by health care providers and clinics in Canada and everywhere.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-26 01:31 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: OSCAR · Title: OSCAR Canada Users Society

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List of open source healthcare software

A list of links to project web sites for these software tools. YMMV

by randalleavitt 2008-03-25 14:17 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Wikipedia · Title: List of open source healthcare software

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The Informatics Review

An electronic journal dealing with the challenges associated with improving medical treatment by making more use of the web and computers.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-25 01:07 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems · Author: The Improve-IT Institute · Title: The Informatics Review

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Expanding the Reach and Impact of Consumer e-Health Tools

Study highlights that such tools can be very beneficial, but the chaos and complexity of the user community makes expansion difficult.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-24 11:56 Topic: personal health tools · Date: 2006 · Author: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion · Title: Expanding the Reach and Impact of Consumer e-Health Tools

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Health Management Tools

A small collection of calculators, self assessments, and quizzes aimed at personal health issues.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-24 11:38 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Mayo Clinic · Title: Health Management Tools

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Patient Decision Aids

This web sites makes available a large number of decision aids concerning medical treatment choices. The aids have been evaluated and the evaluations are also available.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-24 01:01 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Ottawa Health Research Institute · Title: Patient Decision Aids

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The Daily Plate

A web site where you can record what you ate and analyze what it did for you.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-22 11:38 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: The Daily Plate · Title: The Daily Plate

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Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes

A standardized scheme for describing medical test results. LOINC codes are universal identifiers for laboratory and other clinical observations.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-22 00:00 Topic: personal health tools · Date: regularly updated · Author: Regenstrief Institute Inc · Title: Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes

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Birth Announcement: Personal Health Information Network

A summary of the concept of storing personal health data on the internet.

by randalleavitt 2008-03-21 16:52 Topic: personal health tools · Date: 2008 · Title: Birth Announcement: Personal Health Information Network · Author: Kuraitis V · Author: Kibbe D C

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Chernobyl: The Ongoing Story

Glenn Alan Cheney - 1993: A good description of the activities that led up to the accident.

by randalleavitt 2008-02-09 02:02 Rank: worth reading · Date: 1993 · Author: Cheney G A · Title: Chernobyl: The Ongoing Story · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Fixed Bed Nuclear Reactor

Farhang Sefidvash: An invitation to join the FBNR project. A description of the FBNR technology, and an invitation to join the project. The discussion touches on the political issue of guaranteed supply which will be needed to make a world nuclear energy industry viable.

by randalleavitt 2008-02-07 21:54 Rank: worth reading · Date: regularly updated · Author: Sefidvash F · Title: Fixed Bed Nuclear Reactor · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Transportation Information Papers

2006: Several overview papers, including: (1) Radioactive Materials Transport - Industry Experience (2) Radiation Protection Programmes - for Road Carriers, Sea Carriers and Port Handlers (3) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transport - The IAEA Regulations and their Relevance to Severe Accidents. The transportation industry has a very good safety record for the handling of radioactive materials. The excessively long time needed for regularity approvals has a measureably negative effect on the fission sourced energy industry. The renewed interest in nuclear power is introducing rapid change in the transportation technology and regulation regimes. Compliance with regulations is further complicated by varying interpretations of the IAEA documents that specify transportation requirements. Another problem is availability of carriers. There are only a limited number of ships designed for the safe transport of radioactive material. When these ships are all busy other shipments are delayed. These days everyone is concerned about security. This is adding further constraints for the transportation of radioactive material.

by randalleavitt 2008-02-07 19:51 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2006 · Author: World Nuclear Transport Institure · Title: Transportation Information Papers · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Smarter Use of Nuclear Waste

W.H. Hannum, G.E. Marsh, G.S. Stanford - Scientific American, 2005 December: Nuclear reactors that use a fast neutron spectrum, and pyrometallurgical processing to recycle fuel, are efficient.

by randalleavitt 2008-02-06 22:16 Rank: top10 · Date: 2005 · Author: Hannum W H · Author: Marsh G E · Author: Stanford G S · Title: Smarter Use of Nuclear Waste · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear Wasteland

Peter Fairley - IEEE Spectrun Online, 2007 Feb: The French are recycling nuclear waste. Should other countries follow suit?

by randalleavitt 2008-02-06 22:06 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2007 · Author: Fairley P · Title: Nuclear Wasteland · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Power Grab

J.A. Weber - 1979 Jan 01: An analysis of the motives, techniques, and degree of success of the environmentalists who oppose nuclear energy in the USA. This book present some helpful insights into the thinking and political strategy of the politically involved environmentalists. Unfortunately, it also includes some rather tired complaints about the evils of big government and the almost magical power of free markets. IF you can sort the wheat from the chaff, this book is worth reading.

by randalleavitt 2006-07-18 19:47 Rank: worth reading · Date: 1979 · Author: Weber J A · Title: Power Grab · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Coalition for Nuclear Energy

Web Site -: There is a declaration here that people can sign to show that they want more nuclear energy used in Canada. You should sign it.

by randalleavitt 2006-07-01 14:15 Rank: worth reading · Date: regularly updated · Author: Coalition for Nuclear Energy · Title: Coalition for Nuclear Energy · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear Fundamentalism and the Iran Story

Norman Soloman - 2005 May 5: Reviews the political decisions that are increasing the availability of nuclear weapons. The author contends that we have to forego the benefits of nuclear power because it causes the spread of nuclear weapons. I don't agree with this position. Shutting down nuclear power plants in some countries will not eliminate the interest in nuclear weapons. However, the problem involves many levels of political, military, and cultural maneuvering and the spread of nuclear weapons seems to be one of the unhappy outcomes of all this.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:30 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: Soloman N · Title: Nuclear Fundamentalism and the Iran Story · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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An Emotional Approach to Future Sustainable Nuclear Energy Development

Alain Michel - 2000: A discussion of people's lack of enthusiasm for nuclear energy and the need for emotional presentations to change this. This article points out how fiction influences people - often creating images such as mad scientists that affect real decisions about scientific projects and technology investment. For the nuclear industry this influence has been overhwlmingly negative. A more vigorous presentation of positive aspects of nuclear energy would probably be effective, and it is surprising that the industry leaders have not done this. This leads into a discussion of the general understanding of nuclear fission, and of the steps that could be taken to create fission applications that people like, instead of tolerate. Building new nuclear plants underground instead of in the middle of pristine agricultural land might help, and be well worth the small cost increase. A more confident, realistic, and people oriented approach to gaining public support and even enthusiasm seems to be possible.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: top10 · Date: 2000 · Author: Michel A · Title: An Emotional Approach to Future Sustainable Nuclear Energ · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Transport of Radioactive Materials

2008 Feb: Overview of the containers used and the methods employed to move radioactive material. Millions of radioactive items are shipped routinely by road, rail, and ship. Highly radioactive materials such as used fission fuel is carried in special containers. There has never been an accident that caused any of these containers to release anything. Fission fuel is extremely compact, which reduces the environmental impact associated with moving fuel to its point of use. Moving coal and oil is much more damaging and presents a much high risk for significant harm. Radioactive material is moved in Type A, B, or C containers. Type A is used for material that is only weakly radioactive. Type B is used for highly active material such as spent fuel. Type C is used for weapons grade material. The type B and C containers are indestructable and include radio beacons that make them findable.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2008 · Author: World Nuclear Association · Title: Transport of Radioactive Meterials · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Annex J Exposures and effects of the Chernobyl accident

UNSCEAR - 2000: Report to the General Assembly, Annex J. The most recent information about Chernobyl from the UNSCEAR 2000 report The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) A full assessment of the Chernobyl accident is included in the UNSCEAR 2000 Report as Annex J "Exposures and effects of the Chernobyl accident". This web article reproduces that annex. The annex is well written and easy to read. But you will need some definitions, such as: t : metric tonne, 1000 kg GWd t-1 : gigawatt days per tonne, the amount of thermal energy produced from each tonne of nuclear reactor fuel PBq : peta becquerel, 10**15 becquerels um : micro meter, one millionth of a meter kBq m-2 : kilo becquerels per square meter MBq m-2 : mega becquerels per square meter Ci km-2 : curies per square kilometer Gy : gray Gy h-1 : grays per hour mSv : milli sieverts A "becquerel" (Bq) of radioactivity occurs if there is one nucleus decay event every second. So kBq indicates one thousand nucleus decay events every second, i.e. one thousand becquerels. MBq indicates one million becquerels. Associating this with a square meter gives a measure of the radioactivity of a land area. A "curie" (Ci) of radioactivity is 37 giga becquerels (GBq), i.e. 37,000,000,000 Bq. A "gray" (Gy) is a measure of an absorbed dose of radioactivity. A "sievert" (Sv) is a measure of a dose equivalent of radioactivity. A milli sievert is one thousandth of a sievert.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: top10 · Date: 2000 · Author: UNSCEAR · Title: Annex J Exposures and effects of the Chernobyl accident · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Radiation and Life

Eric J. Hall - 2002 Jul: An explanation of the types of radiation, the units used for measuring radiation, and the affect that various amounts of radiation have on people. Radiation is energy that travels through space. It can travel as a wave which has a frequency that determines penetration characteristics, or as a particle which has mass, size, and velocity that determine penetration ability. Life has evolved in a bath of radioactivity from the beginning, and today we add to this exposure with medical practices that have significant benefits. Radiation levels are measured in Becquerels (Bq) which consist of one atomic decay per second. There are several kinds of radiation: alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron. A radiation dose delivers energy into a human body. This is measured in grays, one joule of energy per kilogram of body. However, the effect of this energy transfer differs for each type of radiation. If this is taken into account, a radiation dose of one type can be compared with that of another type. This way of measuring radiation dose uses sieverts as the unit of measure. One sievert is the maximum dose that you can receive without being killed. Below 50 millisieverts (mSv) no effects of radiation have been measured. The general background level is around 3 mSv. Some places have backgrounds as high as 260 mSv without any evidence of health problems. For public exposure, 1 mSv per year averaged over five years is the typical regulated limit, over and above background levels and medical exposure.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2002 · Author: Hall E J · Title: Radiation and Life · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Small Nuclear Power Reactors

Uranium Information Centre - 2007 Nov: Small nuclear reactors make it easier to introduce nuclear power to remote sites. There is revival of interest in small and simpler nuclear reactors for generating electricity, and for process heat. The interest is driven by a desire to reduce capital costs and to provide power away from main grid systems. The technologies involved are diverse, but two leading ones use high temperature helium to drive turbines directly.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: worth reading · Date: regularly updated · Author: Uranium Information Centre · Title: Small Nuclear Power Reactors · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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The Energy Sources and Nuclear Energy

Dr Christian Hoenraet - 1999 Sep: Report from a Catholic working group set up to review the issues associated with the production of nuclear energy. The working group concluded that respect for future generations requires us to make the best possible use of nuclear energy. All technologies used to produce electricity, whatever the energy source, have both advantages and disadvantages and carry certain risks. Nuclear energy looks very good when compared with the alternative technologies. Mankind is responsible for using it in an ethical manner.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: worth reading · Date: 1999 · Author: Hoenraet C · Title: The Energy Sources and Nuclear Energy · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Environmental Heresies

Stewart Brand - 2005 May: Why environmentalists need new thinking about population growth, urbanization, genetically engineered organisms, and nuclear power. The environmentalist movement is dominated by dogmatic zealots who have a narrow concept of what needs to be done next. For these fanatics new information that demands a new approach is unwelcome. However, lots of new information is available. For instance, the world's human population has levelled off and is beginning to decline because most people live in cities where raising children is difficult. Environmentalists need to re-think their concerns. The big issue is climate change. We need to de-carbonize our energy production. The environmentalist's quasi-religious opposition to nuclear power is preventing this change. We are at a dangerous point where one more nuclear accident, even a small one, could seal off this avenue of hope. We need a revitalized nuclear initiative now.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 12:00 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: Brand S · Title: Environmental Heresies · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Sustainable Nuclear

Center for Reactor Information: A small web site run by retired engineers and scientists. All the articles posted here have been fully reviewed. This web site has been set up to provide accurate and complete information about nuclear energy using a writing style that non-technical people can understand easily. It is a small site with only a few posted articles and a few links to other information sources. However, the articles are good and the references point to the most informative sources.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: regularly updated · Author: Center for Reactor Information · Title: Sustainable Nuclear · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Longevity is the most appropriate measure of health effects of radiation.

John R. Cameron - 2003 Oct: Recent results from long term studies indicate that mild radiation exposure improves health A double blind study is needed to confirm the hypothesis that mild radiation improves longevity. Several long term studies indicate that this is so. Even fairly high doses, high enough to increase cancer rates, seem to cause enough beneficial effect to make overall longevity remain constant despite the inceased cancer deaths. Many standards for radiation safety are based on cancer rate statistics, so this may be the wrong base if it misses the positive effects. Settings dose standards too low as a result of using the wrong measure is causing increased costs for industry without producing any benefit. The basis for setting standards should be longevity which will the be influenced by the positive results of radiation exposure.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2003 · Author: Cameron J R · Title: Longevity is the most appropriate measure of health effec · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Why the French Like Nuclear Energy

Jon Palfreman - : A discussion of the issues raised by the nuclear fuel cycle in France, and the policies being adopted there to gain public acceptance of the nuclear power technology. I think similar policies should be adopted in Canada.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: unknown · Author: Palfreman J · Title: Why the French Like Nuclear Energy · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power?

Dr. Robert Dupont - : A question and answer session that addresses the false fears about nuclear power. A very good analysis of how people are made to be afraid.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: unknown · Author: Dupont R · Title: Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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An Advanced Molten Salt Reactor Using High-Temperature Reactor Technology

C.W. Forsberg, P.F. Peterson, H. Zhao - 2004 Feb 28: Describes new technologies that improve the characteristics of a molten salt reactor design. Two liquid fuelled reactors were built and operated in the USA during the 1950's and 1960's. This research lead to a design for a 1000 MW(e) molten salt reactor. This paper describes the improvements that can be made in this design by using modern technologies that were not available when the original was produced. The improved technologies are Brayton helium power cycles, compact heat exchangers, and carbon-carbon composites.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2004 · Author: Forsberg C W · Author: Peterson P F · Author: Zhao H · Title: An Advanced Molten Salt Reactor Using High-Temperature Re · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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The Evolution of CANDU Fuel Cycles and Their Potential Contribution to World Peace

Dr. Jeremy Whitlock - 2000 Apr: The CANDU technology can extend fuel use, destroy military plutonium, and reuse spent fuel from other reactors, while producing inexpensive electricity. Canada has developed a significant means for producing electricity with its CANDU reactor, a system that consumes uranium oxide fuel. This fuel does not require enrichment, a complex procedure with militaristic overtones. The CANDU technology includes: pressure tube geometry, simple fuel design, a once-through fuel cycle, and on-line refuelling. These characteristics match the CANDU system to the Canadian industrial and political environment. The CANDU reactor has a high moderator to fuel ratio, and several means to control the fission rate. This allows many different types of fuel to be fissioned: natural uranum, weapons grade plutonium, and even spent fuel from other reactors. Thorium, which is more abundant than uranium, can also be used to fuel a CANDU plant. Given its relatively simpler design, and its versatility, along with its proliferation resistant fuel cycles, the CANDU technology is an ideal choice for extending the use of fission world-wide.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2000 · Author: Whitlock J · Title: The Evolution of the CANDU Fuel Cycles and Their Potentia · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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The Canadian Nuclear FAQ

Dr. Jeremy Whitlock - updated regularly: A collection of notes about CANDU reactors. This site provides concise and accurate information answering the questions that people typically ask when being introduced to nuclear power. It has been maintained since 1996 and serves both general and specialized technical interests. The Table of Contents is organized as sets of questions grouped in subject areas, making it very easy to find your particular answer. The list of Relevant Links is amazing.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: updated regularly · Author: Whitlock J · Title: The Canadian Nuclear FAQ · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear's Second Wind

Evgeny Adamov - 2004 Jun: Innovative "fast" nuclear power plants offer solutions for environmental, political, and technical issues. This article reviews the advantages of fast nuclear reactors as seen from a Russian viewpoint. Using nuclear fission to produce electricity has developed quickly, but has not dominated the energy generation industry. Military, political, environmental, and financial factors have both encouraged and constrained it. Shortages of carbon fuels, global warming, and the proliferation of nuclear weapons are all influencing the advance of nuclear electrical power. Its future depends on many factors outside the realm of strictly commercial business. Energy independence is driving its expansion in some states. Introducing safe electrical power into energy-poor regions may turn out to be the most effective means for establishing peace in these areas. Fast nuclear reactors solve all the problems of today's thermal reactors: fuel is used efficiently, used fuel is easily managed, safe operation is guaranteed, and weapon's proliferation is stopped. This makes possible an international program to improve the world's living standards.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2004 · Author: Adamov E · Title: Nuclear's Second Wind · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Burning Bright: Nuclear Energy's Future

Larry Foulke and H. Sterling Burnett - 2005 Mar 28: A summary of the facts about nuclear energy: clean, safe, reliable, inexpensive. A good summary of the attributes of reactors - inexpensive, safe, and clean. The claims about the efficiency and cost of pebble bed reactors are interesting. Also, the authors point out how new reactors can be built now for lower costs because we can standardize the components. Initially every reactor was unique, and consequently, expensive.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: Foulke L · Author: Burnett S · Title: Burning Bright: Nuclear Energy's Future · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Dispelling the Myths About Nuclear Power

Larry Foulke and H. Sterling Burnett - 2005 Mar 28: Nuclear plants cannot explode, used once fuel can be handled safely, and terrorists cannot cause a disaster. This article lists the basic facts about nuclear power plants in the USA, pointing out how safe they are. At one point the author implies that nuclear power plants have to be shut down due to age. While many accept this, I don't. They should be built to be repaired and used for a very long time. A second point also bothered me - the statement that plutonium from a commercial reactor could be used to construct a bomb. This is simply not true.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: Foulke L · Author: Burnett S · Title: Dispelling the Myths About Nuclear Power · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Purex and Pyro Are Not The Same

William H. Hannum, Gerald E. Marsh, and George S. Stanford - : Lists the advantages of the Integrated Fast Nuclear Reactor. This technology is cleaner and more efficient than current reactor designs. A discussion of the Integrated Fast Nuclear Reactor technology, highlighting its reduced poliferation potential, and its efficiency related to uranium consumption. This technology would increase the resulting power output by a factor of one hundred and it essentially solves the problem of storing spent fuel. A comment about how nuclear energy was introduced in the USA to break the coal monopoly is intriguing.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: unknown · Author: Marsh G E · Author: Hannum W H · Author: Stanford G S · Title: Purex and Pyro Are Not The Same · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear Policy Information Center

National Center for Public Policy Research - : A collection of articles about nuclear energy and the issues associated with it in the USA. The National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-profit organization supported by private donations that promotes a strong USA defense policy and public policy solutions based on free market principles. One section of its web site is devoted to nuclear power issues. The articles are focussed on USA political concerns. However, they also provide accurate descriptions of nuclear power technology at a level sufficient to address the political debates.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: regularly updated · Author: National Center for Public Policy Research · Title: Nuclear Policy Information Center · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Implications for Nuclear Power Growth and Energy Sufficiency

C.E. Boardman, C.E. Walter, M.L. Thompson, C.S. Ehrman - 2002 Feb: Explains the advantages of fast nuclear reactors which produce a lot more power and used fuel that is much easier to deal with. Fast Nuclear reactors can consume the used once fuel that is generated by Thermal Reactors. As a result we can produce one hundred times more electricity for a given amount of uranium fuel. The spent fuel products from Fast Reactors are much cooler and less radioactive than the spent fuel from Thermal Reactors. This makes the isolated storage of this material much simpler. Clearly we should be considering the use of Fast Reactors as we build new reactors to address our growing appetite for electricity.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2002 · Author: Boardman C E · Author: Walter C E · Author: Thompson M L · Author: Ehrman C S · Title: Implications for Nuclear Power Growth and Energy Sufficie · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Integral Fast Reactors: Source of Safe, Abundant, Non-Polluting Power

George S. Stanford - 2001 Dec: A question and answer review of fast reactor technology which promises much improved power yields and much less used fuel difficulty. The Fast Reactor is a more efficient user of uranium fuel, makes weapon proliferation more difficult, and reduces the difficulties associated with used fuel. It is a superior design for new reactors, but the needed research and development for it has been cancelled.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: 2001 · Author: Stanford G S · Title: Integral Fast Reactors: Source of Safe Abundant Non-Pollu · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Terrorism and Nuclear Power: What are the Risks?

G. E. Marsh and G. S. Stanford - 2001 Nov: A list of ways to attack a nuclear reactor and their worst case outcomes. Conclusion: reactors are safe. This article describes the various ways that an attack could be made on an American nuclear reactor, and the worst case outcomes that we can expect from such disruptions. It is clear that today's reactors with their safety systems and thick containment structures are not a worry. Some slight improvements could be made by using dry containment casks instead of pools to store used once fuel. The biggest worry is the extreme reporting that will take place in the news media as it tries to scare people as much as possible to increase sales. This kind of irresponsible reporting may cause panic and some accidental injuries as a result. A well informed public would be less susceptible to this sort of manipulation.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2001 · Author: Stanford G S · Author: Marsh G E · Title: Terrorism and Nuclear Power: What are the Risks? · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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LWR Recycle: Necessity or Impediment

George S. Stanford - 2003 Nov 16-20: The used once fuel problem can be solved by constructing Fast Nuclear Reactors. Fast Reactors can burn uranium, plutonium, and other actinides to produce one hundred times more energy than Thermal Reactors. The residue left by this burning is easier to handle and store. So we need to build Fast Reactors to deal effectively with the used fuel of our current Thermal Reactors. We can build these Fast Reactors now and save a lot of money by simplifying the procedures for handling used fuel, or we can build them later when the amounts to be processed will be larger, and the complexity will be increased. That approach will cost a lot more. There does not appear to be any good reasons for delaying this initiative.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2003 · Author: Stanford G S · Title: LWR Recycle: Necessity or Impediment · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear Issues

J. A. L. Roberston - web site: An overview of the CANDU technology by J.A.L. Robertson This web site provides authoritative descriptions of the issues, the solutions, and decision criteria used to advance the CANDU industry. It is very well written and easy to read.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: regularly updated · Author: Robertson J A L · Title: Nuclear Issues · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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How To Build 6,000 Nuclear Plants by 2050

James Muckerheide - 2005 Jul: The nuclear power industry can be the wealth generating machine for the next century. We need to do more in the world to bring everyone into the economic mainstream. Our current methods of generating energy are leading us into resource wars, world scale pollution, high costs associated with energy alternatives that are detrimental to our well being. our energy demand will be three times larger in 2050 than it was in 2000. Nuclear energy can be produced as a reasonable cost. It may be possible to satisfy one third of the 2050 demand using nuclear technology. That will be eighteen times our current nuclear energy output. To achieve both the cost and quality factors needed, a mass production approach will have to be used to build reactors. This will involve a large scale industrial increase in basic products such as cement and steel. The initiative will have to be strategically planned and closely monitored. The benefits of this world scale project would be significant. The world could be a much better place for almost everyone.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: Mucherheide J · Title: How To Build 6000 Nuclear Plants by 2050 · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Galena Electric Power - A Situational Analysis

R.E. Chaney, S.G. Colt, R.A. Johnson, R.W. Wies, G.J. White - 2004 Dec 15: A comparison of electricity generation options for Galena, Alaska. Nuclear is the best. This report covers: - energy load profiles for Galena, - technologies and resources available - uses for any extra power - environmental and permitting issues, and - the economics of these energy options. Conclusions: The nuclear system will provide the lowest cost power. For environmental concerns the nuclear plant is a clear winner. Obtaining permits for the coal plant appears to be the most difficult. The assumption is that NRC approval will establish reasonable staffing levels. The coal option may be economic in some scenarios compared to enhanced diesel systems, so the coal option should not be entirely dismissed. Even though installation of the 4S nuclear plant presents a potential long-term solution to Galena's critical energy issues, other aspects, such as safety analyses, remain to be performed as part of the licensing process. Ultimately, the selection of the best energy option must consider these analyses and other factors. Specifically, regarding the 4S nuclear plant option, safety relating to potential accidents involving the reactor core and the use of liquid sodium as a heat transfer medium must be adequately addressed. If this technology is successfully deployed in Galena, its economic viability in other Alaska villages and elsewhere depends on the actual life cycle costs yet to be quantified. Benefits associated with adoption of one or more of the technologies discussed in this report go beyond their ability to meet Galena's immediate needs. There is potential for Galena to serve as a training center for rural Alaskans interested in using similar technologies in their villages. And there is potential for use of additional cogeneration leading to economic development such as horticulture and aquaculture.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: worth reading · Date: 2004 · Author: Chaney R E · Author: Colt S G · Author: Johnson R A · Author: Wies R W · Author: White G J · Title: Galena Electric Power - A Situratinal Analysis · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Nuclear Energy and the Future - The Hydrogen Economy or the Electricity Economy?

David B. Barber - 2005 Mar 24: A review of the advantages of nuclear energy production and electrical energy distribution for the vehicle transportation system. Nuclear reactors can make electricity which can be carried to automobile users now through the grid. In the parking lot the electricity can charge the batteries of hybrid gasoline-battery vehicles. This approach is affordable, familiar, and solves the green house gas pollution problem.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: 2005 · Author: Barber D B · Title: Nuclear Energy and the Future - The Hydrogen Economy or t · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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The Death of Environmentalism

M. Shellenberger and T. Nordhaus - 2005 Jan 13: Global warming politics in a post-environmental world Environmentalists have made little progress in finding a solution for global warming because they are organized into special interest groups that have too much to lose as a result of the changes needed to solve this problem. However, a solution must be found. A step back, and a fresh start is needed with a bolder, and bigger vision. The arrogance of environmentalists is seen in the way they recruit support. They always ask others to help them, and they never offer to help anyone else. Consequently, support is shallow. Environmental organizations now have large staffs and large budgets. The people running these outfits will not disrupt the status quo that pays them so well. These organizations cannot propose the kinds of actions necessary to combat global warming. They do not solicit the feedback needed from the population to steer toward workable changes. This balkanization of interests is not restricted to environmentalists. Unions and industry organizations are acting in the same way, defending narrowly defined positions. Improvements are impossible in this deadlocked stand-off. The answer is to propose strategies that offer an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future, and consequently gain wide support.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Topic: environmentalism · Rank: worth reading · Date: 2005 · Author: xShellenberger M · Author: Nordhaus T · Title: The Death of Environmentalism

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy

John McCarthy - 2005 May: A solid and easily read explanation of nuclear power issues. A question and answer format is used to address the primary issues of nuclear power. The technical details of nuclear reactors are outlined in easily understood terms, with lots of links to other web pages for details. Weapons proliferation, accidents, and what to do with used once fuel are discussed in very practical terms. The page neglects recent findings about radiation hormesis, which results in some statements about the Chernobyl accident that I disagree with. Overall, this is one of the best summaries nuclear power that I have read. I highly recommend it.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: regularly updated · Author: McCarthy J · Title: Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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Spent Fuel Is Too Valuable To Be Nuclear Waste

John K. Sutherland - 2004 May 19: The used once fuel from nuclear reactors can be resued to produce a lot more power. Nuclear power reduces the risk of war by eliminating the need for conflict over scarce oil resources. The used fuel produced by nuclear reactors is more than 95% uranium. This, along with the depleted uranium left behind by the enrichment process, can be used to produce more electricity. If this potential energy was fully reused we would get more than one hundred times as much energy for each kilogram of mined uranium. Throwing this material away as waste is not reasonable. It is more valuabel than gold.

by randalleavitt 2006-06-29 11:59 Rank: top10 · Date: 2004 · Author: Sutherland J K · Title: Spent Fuel Is Too Valuable To Be Nuclear Waste · Topic: nuclear fission energy

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