Comment on Japan Does Not Face Another ChernobylComments−neutronicus15yThat article makes it sound like the decision to use graphite is stupid and will never be made again. This isn't true, a lot of the gen-4 designs are graphite-moderated.−api15yBut I am sure they take into account the properties of graphite, and I'm sure making sure that Chernobyl thing doesn't happen is high on the list.−neutronicus15yRight, just pointing out that graphite is not in and on itself a stupid choice.−dublinclontarf15yGen IV designs wont even be available to build before 2030. Your comment seems to imply that reactors with graphite are being built right now.
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That article makes it sound like the decision to use graphite is stupid and will never be made again. This isn't true, a lot of the gen-4 designs are graphite-moderated.
But I am sure they take into account the properties of graphite, and I'm sure making sure that Chernobyl thing doesn't happen is high on the list.
Right, just pointing out that graphite is not in and on itself a stupid choice.
Gen IV designs wont even be available to build before 2030. Your comment seems to imply that reactors with graphite are being built right now.