Even with that issue, it was still a project that was amazing, they did incredible work, and the cost was very small. Almost hilariously so compared to other nuclear reactor projects.
Had that same team received the funding for a next large commercial prototype, the world would be different now.
But sadly Nixon preferred to spend money for nuclear research in California, Tennessee not exactly a priority.
Alvin M. Weinberg also didn't make himself any friends with government higher ups when he criticized PWR programs for civilian nuclear.
Had that same team received the funding for a next large commercial prototype, the world would be different now.
But sadly Nixon preferred to spend money for nuclear research in California, Tennessee not exactly a priority.
Alvin M. Weinberg also didn't make himself any friends with government higher ups when he criticized PWR programs for civilian nuclear.