The Energy Issue and the Possible Contribution of the Various Nuclear Energy Production Scenarios

2008 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
H. Nifenecker
Keyword(s):  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Energy Issue

Why Italian Nuclear Energy Policy Failed Twice

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Franchino
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Party Competition ◽  
Coalition Politics ◽  
History Of ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Nuclear Energy Policy ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Fukushima Disaster

The history of nuclear energy policy in Italy is characterized by major shifts. After being a world leader in nuclear energy production in the 1960s, the country stopped its programme in the 1980s. An attempt at rejuvenating and expanding nuclear energy in the early 2000s came to an end after the Fukushima disaster. In both instances a referendum was held. Party competition, coalition politics, changes in government, and Italy’s institutional features, in particular the provisions for holding referendums, are the main factors explaining these policy reversals. The chapter concludes that a relaunch of the nuclear energy programme does not seem impossible, but is unlikely for the foreseeable future.

scholarly journals Study on the production and use of biomass energy in the Timis County

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 2434-2440
Author(s):  
CRISTINA BACĂU ◽  
◽  
NICOLETA MATEOC-SÎRB ◽  
RAMONA CIOLAC ◽  
TEODOR MATEOC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
Term Energy

The use of renewable energy resources is gaining more and more ground, thanks to the continuous increase in the price of fossil energy and the decrease in stocks, and the management of waste from nuclear energy production, respectively. The implementation of an energy strategy to harness the potential of renewable energy sources (RES) is part of the coordinates of Romania’s medium – and long-term energy development and provides the appropriate framework for the making of decisions on energy alternatives and the inclusion in the Community acquis in the field. In this respect, a study on the biomass potential of Timiş County and on the possibilities of producing unconventional energy from biomass has been carried out. The study is based on research, data collection from the literature, as well as from official documents or official websites, the processing and interpretation of the data and their quantitative and qualitative analysis. It was concluded that biomass is a promising renewable energy source for Romania, both in terms of potential and in terms of usability.

scholarly journals Investigation of thermodynamic factors influencing Thorium reactor efficiencies

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 14-31
Author(s):  
Jarrod Glass ◽  
Anthony Burgess ◽  
Takuya Okugawa
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salt ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Nuclear Reactors ◽  
Reactor Core ◽  
Thermodynamic Efficiency ◽  
Power Flux ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Water Reactors

In this meta-study, the major forms of thorium based nuclear reactors were compared using thermodynamic parameters to find which reactor type holds the highest thermodynamic efficiency and hence, determine which reactor would be most beneficial to research further and implement for energy production. Our study found that molten salt reactors had the best thermodynamic efficiency and also runs at one atmospheric pressure, making it safer than conventional water reactors. The findings in this study show molten salt reactors would be the most efficient reactor to replace standard water reactors, which dominate the market in use of nuclear energy production. This study found a strong link between the thermal efficiency of the plant and the pressure and temperature at which it runs. Reactor core volumes also appeared to have a small effect on the efficiencies. Power flux density was calculated for each style of reactor and compared to other parameters but no distinct relationship was found between them. 

scholarly journals A game of democracy. Science museums for the governance of science and technology

2010 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. E ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Rodari
Keyword(s):  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Science Museums ◽  
Governance Of Science

Luckily enough, more democracy is always called for. Even in countries that can truly be described as democratic. And democracy (which is a constant reference in these pages) is increasingly related to knowledge, be it about whether growing GMOs, starting nuclear energy production or allowing the choice of a child’s gender through IVF techniques. The need to make democratic decisions on controversial issues, which increasingly imply scientific and technological knowledge, comes from the bottom, as citizens voice – sometimes even vehemently – the desire to express themselves.

scholarly journals Legal and Regulatory Development of Nuclear Energy in Bangladesh

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ridoan Karim ◽  
Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki ◽  
Mohammad Karim ◽  
Abu Munir ◽  
Imtiaz Sifat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Regulatory Development ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Robust Framework

The adequacy of legal and regulatory framework relating to nuclear energy in Bangladesh has sparked many questions since the government took the formal decision to establish a nuclear power plant (NPP) at Rooppur. Consequently, the government has taken some measures to make a comprehensive and robust framework to ensure safe and secure nuclear energy production in the country. Even though these initiatives are highly appreciable, there remain certain regulatory concerns which this paper has attempted to reflect. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to showcase the recent legal and regulatory development of Bangladesh in relation to nuclear energy and to recommend further developments. The study was based on secondary sources where a doctrinal research was carried out to solve particular research questions. The safety and security of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will frankly rely on how the government of Bangladesh plans and learns to implement, design, safeguard, exchange and further develop nuclear energy related knowledge and talent around the country.

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