小型模块化熔盐反应堆在沙特阿拉伯的潜力和机遇

IF 2.6 3区 工程技术 Q1 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nuclear Engineering and Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-06 DOI:10.1016/j.net.2024.09.006
Dana Hejazi, Anas M. Alwafi, Salman M. Alzahrani, Meshari M. Alqahtani, Salman M. Alshehri
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熔盐反应堆(MSR)是一种前景广阔、安全的先进核技术,符合沙特阿拉伯 "2030 愿景 "中关于能源多样化、可持续性和经济发展的目标。本文通过评估 MSR 的一些技术、环境和社会经济方面,探讨了在沙特实施 MSR 的可行性和潜在影响。研究结果表明,虽然 MSR 可能需要较高的初始资本投资,但与传统发电技术相比,它们具有巨大的长期社会经济和环境优势。经济优势来自于燃料效率的提高、废物管理成本的降低、燃料的灵活性、负荷跟踪、就业机会的创造以及运营成本的节约。环境优势包括清洁能源生产、利用钍作为更环保燃料源的能力、核嬗变最大限度减少长寿命放射性废物的潜力,以及与传统核反应堆相比废物产出的总体减少。虽然实施 MSRs 需要克服技术障碍,主要是与能承受极端条件的结构材料有关的障碍,但沙特阿拉伯蓬勃发展的研究生态系统非常适合克服这些挑战。采用 MSR 为突破性研究、经济多样化和迈向可持续能源未来提供了机遇。随着能源需求的不断增长和向清洁能源过渡的需要,核能将在全球和沙特阿拉伯未来的能源组合中发挥至关重要的作用。本文希望提高人们对 MSR 等先进核技术潜力的认识,并激励沙特国内进一步开展研究、投资和对话,以利用这一充满希望的机遇。
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The small modular molten salt reactor potential and opportunity in Saudi Arabia
Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) represent a promising, safe, advanced nuclear technology that aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives for energy diversification, sustainability, and economic development. This article explores the feasibility and potential impact of implementing MSRs in the Kingdom by assessing some of their technical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects. The research findings indicate that while MSRs may require higher initial capital investments, they offer substantial long-term socio-economic and environmental advantages over conventional power generation technologies. Economic advantages stem from improved fuel efficiency, lower waste management costs, fuel flexibility, load following, job creation, and operational cost savings. Environmental advantages include clean energy production, the ability to utilize thorium as a more environmentally friendly fuel source, the potential of nuclear transmutation for minimizing long-lived radioactive waste, and overall reduced waste output compared to traditional nuclear reactors. While implementing MSRs requires overcoming technical hurdles, mainly related to structural materials withstanding extreme conditions, Saudi Arabia’s thriving research ecosystem is well-suited for overcoming such challenges. The adoption of MSRs presents an opportunity for groundbreaking research, economic diversification, and progression towards a sustainable energy future. With rising energy demands and the need to transition towards cleaner sources, nuclear energy is poised to play a vital role globally and in Saudi Arabia’s future energy mix. This article hopes to raise awareness about the potential of advanced nuclear technologies like MSRs and inspire further research, investment, and conversation within the Kingdom to capitalize on this promising opportunity.
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Nuclear Engineering and Technology 工程技术-核科学技术
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431
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3.5 months
期刊介绍: Nuclear Engineering and Technology (NET), an international journal of the Korean Nuclear Society (KNS), publishes peer-reviewed papers on original research, ideas and developments in all areas of the field of nuclear science and technology. NET bimonthly publishes original articles, reviews, and technical notes. The journal is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) of Thomson Reuters. NET covers all fields for peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and radiation as follows: 1) Reactor Physics 2) Thermal Hydraulics 3) Nuclear Safety 4) Nuclear I&C 5) Nuclear Physics, Fusion, and Laser Technology 6) Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste Management 7) Nuclear Fuel and Reactor Materials 8) Radiation Application 9) Radiation Protection 10) Nuclear Structural Analysis and Plant Management & Maintenance 11) Nuclear Policy, Economics, and Human Resource Development
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