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NickBarksWith t1_j0al6hd wrote

Reply to comment by ackermann in Fusion energy breakthrough and national security implications explained by TheScienceAdvocate

I wonder if there's a way to design fission reactors for easy conversion to fusion when it's available.

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ackermann t1_j0alhje wrote

Eh, if nothing else, suitable land has already been cleared and leveled. Large power distribution lines in place. That much can be reused. Cooling water available on site, if fusion reactors need that?

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Ok-disaster2022 t1_j0b1rqa wrote

No. Just no. You could site the new reactors next to the old reactors, it's a very energy dense reaction in either case, and most of the permitting and site security will be in place.

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