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What does Vietnam need for its nuclear power program?

http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/07/what-does-vietnam-need-for-its-nuclear-power-program/

July 2, 2014 by hanoitimes

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s proposed nuclear power program remains controversial, with a number of issues hotly debated: Does the country really need to build a new 15-20 MW research reactor? Who will be Vietnam’s partners? Which technologies should be used for the reactor and where should it be located?

No need for a high-capacity reactor right now

Vietnam already has a nuclear reactor. The research reactor, in the city of Da Lat,serves some important functions – preparing the labor force for the nuclear power program, carrying out basic research, making radioactive isotopes, , taking neutron pictures, conducting neutron beam research and testing materials.

In terms of training, a high-capacity reactor offers no real advantage over a reactor with low capacity, like Da Lat’s present reactor.

July 3, 2014 - Posted by arclight2011part2 | Uncategorized